Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes
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INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons minced green pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 pound fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked
3/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, or to taste
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Dash of red pepper
1/4 to 1/2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
Vegetable oilSauté onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Remove from heat; stir in crabmeat and next 9 ingredients. Mix well and shape into 8 patties. Coat with additional breadcrumbs.
Pour oil to a depth of 1/4-inch into a heavy skillet. Fry cakes in hot, 375 degrees, oil for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
Makes 8 servings