Florida Crab Cakes Recipe

Pick through crabmeat, removing all bits of shell. Place in a bowl and mix with shallots, bell peppers, celery, garlic, and parsley. Stir in bread crumbs, Old Bay Seasoning, finely ground pepper, cayenne pepper, and egg.
Wet your hands with cool water. Pat crab mixture into 4 large or 8 small patties. Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
When ready to cook, lightly coat a cast iron or heavy nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place over high heat and add crab cakes. Brown for about 3 minutes per side, turning once, until golden brown and crusty.