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Crab Cakes

2 cans (or 1 lb) crabmeat
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
3 green onions (with green and white parts), finely chopped
1/2 c. finely chopped green bell pepper.
1/4 cup mayonnaise
 1 egg
1 tsp. Wircestershire sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Tobasco
1/4 red onion
dash cayenne pepper
flour for fusting
1/2 peanut oil
mayonnaise for dipping

In a large bowl,  mix together all of the ingredients, except for the flour and peanut oil.  Shape the mixture into patties and dust with flour. 

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Carefully place cakes in the pan, in batches, and fry until brown, about 4 minutes on each side. 

Drain on paper towels.