Crab Cakes

* Exported from MasterCook *

Crab Cakes

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Fish/Seafood

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 tablespoons butter -- divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic -- minced
8 ounces crabmeat -- drained and flaked
1 1/4 cups seasoned bread crumbs -- divided
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 egg -- lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1. In large skillet heat 1 tablespoon butter. Add onion, celery, and
garlic; cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

2. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in crabmeat, 3/4 cup bread crumbs,
mayonnaise, egg, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and pepper.

3. Shape crabmeat mixture into 4 patties; coat with remaining 1/2 cup
bread crumbs, pressing crumbs onto each patty.

4. In same large skillet over medium heat, melt remaining 4 tablespoons
butter. Cook patties in butter 8 to 9 minutes or until golden brown on
both sides.



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