Crab Cakes

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Ingredients:

• 1 pound crab meat, picked free of shells
• 1/3 cup crushed crackers (Ritz preferred)
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• ½ cup finely chopped bell pepper
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• ½ lemon, juiced
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Dash cayenne pepper
• Flour, for dusting
• ½ cup peanut oil
• Favorite dipping sauce, for serving

 
Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients except flour and oil. Shape into patties and dust with flour.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet, over medium heat. 
3. When oil is hot, carefully place crab cakes, in batches in pan and fry until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
4. Carefully flip crab cakes and fry on other side until browned, about 4 minutes. 
5. Serve warm with preferred sauce.

 Serves 4-6. 
 
Menu suggestion: Serve with salad (with fresh tomatoes) and a side serving of fettuccini noodles.