Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

1 . Stage

To make sauce, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk well. Cover and hold in refrigerator.

2 . Stage

To make crab cakes, combine mayonnaise, egg, red onion and parsley in a large bowl, stirring well with a fork.

3 . Stage

Add crab, 1 cup bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika and cayenne. Stir until combined; the mixture will be fairly loose and wet.

4 . Stage

Shape mixture into 8 patties of equal size. Coat each patty in remaining bread crumbs to make a crust.

5 . Stage

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook patties for about 8 minutes, turning just once about halfway through cooking, just until uniformly golden brown.

6 . Stage

Meanwhile, brush hamburger buns with melted butter and toast at 400 degrees F just until they begin to brown at edges.

7 . Stage

To serve, place patty on each bun, top with remoulade sauce and desired trimmings. Serve with extra sauce and lemon wedges on the table.