Crab Cakes (American South)

These Southern Crab Cakes are one of those recipes that everyone knows by heart in that region. It may seem like a simple recipe but it's meant to really make the flavour of the crab shine. Serve these as a meal, an appetizer or as a side dish.

1 lb fresh crabmeat, picked free of shells
⅓ cup buttery crackers, crushed
3 green onions, finely chopped (green and white parts)
½ cup bell pepper, finely chopped
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 egg
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard
½ lemon, freshly squeezed
¼ tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. sea salt
1 dash ground cayenne pepper
½ cup peanut oil

In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients except for the flour and peanut oil. Shape into patties and dust with flour.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, carefully place crab cakes, in batches, in pan and fry until browned, about 4-5 minutes.

Carefully flip crab cakes and fry on other side until golden brown, about 4 minutes.

Serve warm with your preferred dipping sauce.

Makes 15 servings.