Recipes

Creole Crab Burgers

• 1 pound fresh Jonah Crab Meat
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  
• 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  
• 1 3/4 cups fine dry bread crumbs, divided
  
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  
• 4 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, split and toasted
  
• Accompaniments: Remoulade & iceberg lettuce

Stir together crab meat, mayonnaise, scallions, egg, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 cup bread crumbs in a bowl until just combined. Form into 4 (1-inch-thick) patties (3 1/2 inches in diameter; patties will be soft but will firm up when fried). Spread remaining cup bread crumbs on a plate, then dredge patties in crumbs, knocking off excess, and transfer to a platter. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then fry patties, turning over once, until golden, 5 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Assemble burgers with buns and accompaniments.