CRAB CAKES RECIPE MARYLAND RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green onions, red pepper, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and cayenne; fold in crab., Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Divide mixture into eight portions; shape into 2-in. balls. Gently coat in bread crumbs and shape into 1/2-in.-thick patties., In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add crab cakes; cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side.

Steps:

• Use the food processor fitted with a steel blade to crush the Ritz crackers and turn them into crumbs.
• Mince the green onions in a food processor.
• In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, crushed crackers, flour, minced green onion, egg, mayo, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and mix with your hands until combined.
• Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
• Shape the crab mixture into patties, put the patties on a frying pan (make sure they are not touching) and cook on one side for 4 minutes.
• Carefully flip the crab cakes with a spatula, and cook for another 4 minutes (or until golden-brown on both sides).