Chef notes
Who has time for plates on recreation day? Not us. This handheld crabcake BLT has every part you need between two buns. The crab is salty and candy, the Outdated Bay mayo is savory and wealthy and the bacon is smoky and crunchy. The layers of flavors and textures by no means disappoints.
Approach tip: Prepping the crabcake patties prematurely makes them sturdy for grilling.
Swap possibility: Swap the breadcrumbs for panko for those who’re searching for a bit extra crunch. Additionally, you’ll be able to add a couple of drops of Tabasco to the mayo for those who like somewhat kick.
Preparation
For the Outdated Bay mayo:
In a small bowl, mix the mayo, Outdated Bay and lemon juice, and stir to mix.
For the crabcakes:
1.
In a big bowl, mix the crabmeat with the breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup of the Outdated Bay mayo, eggs and parsley. Use a spatula to stir the combination properly. Divide the combination into 8 parts (a rounded 1/2 cup every) utilizing clear fingers or a big disher.
2.
Type the parts into rounds (3½-by-1/3 inches) and put aside on a rimmed baking sheet. Chill the crabcakes whilst you put together the grill and prepare dinner the bacon, about half-hour.
3.
Warmth a gasoline grill to medium-high warmth or put together a charcoal grill for two-zone grilling. Be certain the grates are clear to stop sticking.
4.
Flippantly oil the grill grates and add the chilled crabcakes. Grill the crabcakes over direct warmth for five minutes earlier than flipping with a skinny steel spatula. Grill on the opposite aspect till golden, about one other 5 minutes.
For the BLTs:
1.
Organize the bacon on one other rimmed baking sheet and prepare dinner over direct warmth, lined, till crispy, about quarter-hour. Take away the bacon pan from the grill and put aside.
2.
Flippantly toast the buns on the grill whereas it’s nonetheless heat, about 2 minutes over medium-high warmth.
3.
Every sandwich ought to get 1 to 2 tablespoons Outdated Bay mayo on the bun, one crabcake, 1 slice of bacon, a slice of tomato and lettuce, to complete.
