Instructions:

1. Gently pick through crab and remove any shells being careful not to break up the meat.

2. Mix egg, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and parsley in large bowl.  Season to taste with salt, pepper, and Old Bay.

3. Gently hand toss the bread crumbs into the crab meat until coated and add any liquid remaining in crab container.

4. Mix mayonnaise mixture into crab and mix gently.

5. Form into either large or mini cakes depending on application. (These can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated)

6. Either pan fry in butter, or top each cake with a dot of butter and broil (my preferrence).

Serves 6 

Photo credit:  Once Upon a Chef.