Ingredients

1 pound crabmeat

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (see Note)

1/4 cup light mayonnaise

2 tablespoons minced chives

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon celery seed

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

4 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco, or to taste

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons unsalted butter

Preparation

  1. Mix crab, egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, chives, mustard, lemon juice, celery seed, onion powder, pepper and hot sauce in a large bowl. Form into 6 patties.
  2. Heat oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until the butter stops foaming. Cook the patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.