For the crab cakes:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs, plus ½ cup
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- salt and pepper
- oil, for cooking
For the tartar sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped pickles
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Whisk together mayonnaise, scallions, eggs, mustard, Old Bay (you can find it at any major grocery store), and lime juice. Fold in the crab, followed by 1 1/2 cups panko, sesame seeds, and salt and pepper to taste.