Crab Cakes

Lump Crab Meat was on special, well as special as it can go, at the local market.  I justified the expense by comparing it to going out to dinner.  I know slightly skewed in my thinking; but, I wanted to cook the delicate treat.  After finishing the dish, we both came to the conclusion that, without question, they were as good as any we have tasted.  I went with the highest rated recipe I could find. Paula Deen receives 5 stars on this choice recipe.  I encourage you strongly to try this as a treat.

Crab Cakes
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3 T. butter
1 green onion, chopped
2 T. finely chopped red bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
3 T. heavy cream
1 T. dijon mustard
1 egg
1 T. parsley
Cayenne pepper to taste
1 c. fresh bread crumbs
1 lb. lump crab meat
1/4 c. grated parmesan
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs

In a skillet melt 1 T. of butter.  Saute the peppers, onion and garlic until the pepper softens.

In a medium bowl, add the vegetables, cream, mustard, egg, parsley and cayenne.  Mix well.

Fold in the crab meat.

Form into 8 patties.  

On a shallow plate, mix the bread crumbs and cheese.

Coat both sides of the patties with the crumb mixture.

Refrigerate until set.

Melt the last of the butter in an baking dish.
Bake the patties 7-10 minutes in a 400 degree oven.  Turn half way through to brown on both sides.

Serve with lemon wedges and desired sauce.

I served with a simple tossed salad and homemade Old Bay Chips (I have mastered homemade chips!)