Clydes Crab Cakes Courtesy Of The Tombs

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On the edge of the georgetown university campus, the tombs is a daytime and evening favorite with university students, faculty and neighbors. A washington d.c. Institution, the tombs features colorful decor highlighted by vintage crew and sporting prints, colorful sweeps, high-backed booths, and leaded glass. This is one of the tombs most requested recipes.

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Steps

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Pick the crab meat over to remove excess shells and cartilage.

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Combine the mayo , old bay , parsley , mustard and water until smooth.

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Add the mayo mixture to the crab meat and mix , being careful not to break up the lumps of crab meat.

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With your hands , break up the saltines into crumbs and mix into the crab mixture.

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Form into four patties and pan-fry , or broil the cakes until golden brown.

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Ingredients

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jumbo lump crab meat, mayonnaise, water, old bay seasoning, dijon mustard, parsley, saltine crackers