Crab Cakes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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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 
 

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Distinctively seasoned, this rich, delicious crab cake makes a substantial meal when paired with
soup or salad.
 
Directions
  • 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.
  • Spread remaining bread crumbs on a plate.  Coat each
    crab cake with bread crumbs.
  • 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.


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