Enjoy a taste of the beach with this favorite (and fast) dinner.

Golden, crispy cakes of full of tender, faintly sweet flakycrabmeat are a true coastal indulgence.

Gently fold in crab until combined.

Southern Living Crab Cakes With Key Lime Mayonnaise on a plate to serve with lettuce

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Form crab mixture into 4 (3- to 3 1/2-inch-wide) patties.

Cook Crab Cakes:

Heat butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high until foamy.

Garnish with scallions and Key lime slices, if desired.