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Zesty Crab Cakes
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 4
Distinctively seasoned, this rich, delicious crab cake makes a substantial meal when paired with soup or salad
Ingredients:
2 cups bread crumbs, coarse, fresh, divided
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice, fresh
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 pound crab meat
2 eggs, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of bread crumbs, the onion, red pepper, green pepper, parsley, lemon or lime juice, hot sauce, crab meat and slightly beaten eggs. Form approximately eight 1/2-inch thick patties.
2. Spread remaining bread crumbs on a plate. Coat each crab cake with bread crumbs.
3. In a large skillet, over medium heat, add 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil. Fry crab cakes 3 to 4 minutes per side. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
By RecipeOfHealth.com