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Crab Cakes Recipe

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Distinctively seasoned, this rich, delicious crab cake makes a substantial meal when paired with soup or salad.

Crab Cakes Recipe (+)

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.

Container: skillet

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

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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