Florida Crab Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 pd. crabmeat, preferably lump
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• = medium red bell pepper, seeded and minced
• = medium green bell pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 rib celery, finely minced
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 3 Tbls. minced flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. ground pepper
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 large egg, beaten

Directions

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.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: friend
Submitted By: Gina S
gms39@yahoo.com
Florida Crab Cakes