Crab Cakes with Tomato Salsa

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1 pound fresh crabmeat

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped green onions

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

dash of worcestershire sauce

3 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs from crustless french bread

1 large egg

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

tomato salsa

Directions:

1. Mix first 9 ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and egg. Shape crab mixture into eight 2 1/2-inch-diameter patties, using scant 1/2 cup mixture for each. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
2. Place 3 cups breadcrumbs in shallow dish. Coat crab cakes in breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 crab cakes and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining butter, oil and crab cakes. Divide among 4 plates. Serve with salsa.

By RecipeOfHealth.com