Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Crab Cakes

Ingredients:
  • 1 pound crabmeat, picked free of shells
  • 1/3 cup crushed Ritz crackers
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Dash cayenne pepper


Directions:
  1. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients. Shape into patties and dust with flour.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place crab cakes, in batches, and fry until browned which is about 5 minutes. Flip crab cakes and fry the other side until golden browned which is about 4 minutes. Serve warm with preferred sauce.