1cupspecial crabmeat (small pieces white crabmeat)
1/2cupmayonnaise
1/2teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1/2lemon, juiced
1 1/2cupspanko breadcrumbs
2.5quartscanola oil, for frying
Specialized Hardware
Candy/fry thermometer
ACTIVE TIME: 22minutes
TOTAL TIME: 22minutes
Yield: 4to 6 cakes
Procedure
For crab cakes: Heat 1 inch of canola oil in a 12-inch straight-sided sauté pan fitted with a deep-fry thermometer.
Combine the crabmeat, mayonnaise, pepper, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Form into 3-ounce cakes. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a pie plate and coat the cakes evenly. When the oil reaches 375ºF, pan-fry the cakes until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain the finished cakes on a wire rack set over a half-sheet pan lined with paper towels.