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Chesapeake Bay Crab Cake Burger

Even if you're not located anywhere close to the sea, crab cakes are a summertime staple. Want to make them even MORE summery? Try serving it in burger form! These Chesapeake Bay Crab Cake Burgers are perfect after a day of fun in the sun.
Servings 4
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Hellman's® Real Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Pimientos Patted dry and finely chopped
  • 10-12 Premium® Unsalted Tops Saltine Crackers Crumbled
  • 2 tsp Member's Mark™ Parsley Flakes
  • 1 lb TransOcean® Crab Classic Imitation Crab
  • 1/4 cup Wesson® Vegetable Oil
  • 4 Sara Lee® Hamburger Buns
  • 4 slices Tomato thick cut
  • Kraft® Tarter Sauce

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, mayonnaise, pimiento, 1/3 of the crumbled
    crackers, Member’s Mark™ Sea Salt, Tone’s  Chesapeake Bay Seasoning, and
    Member’s Mark™ Parsley Flakes. Mix well.
  • Gently fold in the imitation crab. The mixture will be wet.
  • Using your hands, gently shape the mixture into 4 patties, being careful not to press
    them too compactly. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour, up to 4 hours.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and heat until hot.
  • Add the crab cakes to the skillet. Gently coat the top of the crab cakes with the
    remaining crumbled crackers.
  • Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown per side, gently turning the crab cakes once
    with a thin metal spatula. Transfer to a plate.
  • Place a crab cake on each bun and top with a tomato slice. Serve with tartar sauce on
    the side.

Video

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: burgers, crab, crab cake