2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. minced onions
3 c. bread crumbs
1 lb. crab meat (fresh or frozen)
1 well-beaten egg
1 tsp. parsley
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. paprika

Cook onion in butter until transparent. Add bread crumbs, crab meat, egg, seasonings. Shape into cakes. Coat with extra crumbs. Deep fry at 375 degrees until they float, about 3-7 minutes. Serve with tartar sauce. For hors d'oeuvres, shape into small balls. Serves 6-8.