Step 1

Heat about 1 inch of canola oil in a cast iron (or other deep) skillet over medium high heat.

Step 2

Use a gentle hand (so the crab doesn't break down) to mix all of the ingredients, except crackers, flour and oil, together in a large bowl.  Add crushed crackers, starting with 1/2 cup, to bind the ingredients together. Add more crackers if the mixture is too wet.

Step 3

Form 3-4 inch patties using the wet crab mixture. Gently dredge patties through the flour, lightly covering both sides.

Step 4

Carefully place the crab cakes in a heated frying pan with oil.  Turn stove top down to medium- low heat. Cook 4-5 minutes on one side.  Gently turn the cakes over and cook until golden brown. Remove the crab cakes from the skillet and let drain on a paper towel.

Step 5

Serve with remoulade, tartar sauce or cocktail sauce.