Maryland-Style Crab Cakes

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   Preheat the broiler on the lowest setting and position a rack 12 inches from the heat.

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   Rub 1 tablespoon of the butter on a small rimmed baking sheet.

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   In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, black pepper and cayenne.

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   Gently fold in the crabmeat and 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs, breaking up the crab into smaller pieces.

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   Refrigerate for 10 minutes.

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   Pack one-fourth of the crab mixture into a 1/2-cup dry measuring cup and turn out onto the prepared baking sheet.

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   With slightly damp hands, gently form it into a patty.

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   Repeat with the remaining crab mixture; the patties will be very loose.

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   Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of bread crumbs on top of the patties.

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    Broil the crab cakes for 5 minutes, or until the crumbs are golden.

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    Drizzle the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter on top and broil for 1 minute longer.

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    With a large spatula, carefully transfer the crab cakes to plates.

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    Serve with lemon wedges.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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