Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 35 Minutes

Servings: 8

Southern Living; loved by my family

Ingredients:

1/4 cup minced onion

2 tablespoons minced green bell peppers

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted

1 lb fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked

3/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb

1 egg, beaten

1 tablespoon mayonnaise

1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon old bay seasoning

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 dash cayenne pepper

1/4-1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb

vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender.
2. Remove from heat; stir in crabmeat and next 9 ingredients.
3. Mix well, and shape into 8 patties.
4. Coat with additional breadcrumbs.
5. Pour oil to a depth of 1/4-inch into a heavy skillet.
6. Fry cakes in hot oil (375 degrees) for 4-5 minutes on each side.

By RecipeOfHealth.com