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VIRGINIA THIS MORNING: Mama J’s crab cakes

Posted at 11:16 AM, Sep 04, 2012
and last updated 2012-09-04 11:16:07-04

RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) –  Velma ‘Mama J’ Johnson shares her recipe (and secret ingredient!) for making mouth-watering crab cakes. Velma also shares a few ideas for side-dishes that pair perfectly with crab cakes (or any traditional Southern meal!).

Ingredients

  • 2 cans jumbo lump crabmeat
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp Worchester sauce
  • 2 Tbsp parsley
  • 1 Tbsp crab base
  • 1 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ Tbsp dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

Beat eggs in a bowl. Add additional ingredients to eggs and beat until well mixed. Fold crabmeat into mixture and scoop & pat crab cakes into patties. Spray skillet with Pam and place crab cakes in skillet until golden brown on both sides. Garnish and serve