1/4 cup minced onions
2 tablespoons minced green bell peppers
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 lb fresh lump crab meat, drained and flaked
3/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 dash cayenne pepper
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs for dredging
vegetable oil for cooking
1. Saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender.
2. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Stir in crabmeat and next 9 ingredients.
4. Mix well, and shape into 8 patties.
5. Coat with additional breadcrumbs.
6. Chill for a couple of hours to let the butter set and firm.
7. Pour about 1/4 inch of oil into a heavy skillet.
8. Fry cakes in hot oil (375 degrees) for 4-5 minutes on each side.