*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                Crab Cakes

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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.



                   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -