CHESAPEAKE BAY CRAB CAKES 
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. minced green pepper
1/4 c. butter, melted
1 lb. fresh crab meat, drained and flaked
3/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp. salad dressing
1 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp. dry mustard
Dash of red pepper
1/4 to 1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs
Vegetable oil

Saute onion and green pepper in butter until gender. Remove from heat; stir in crab meat and next 9 ingredients. Mix well and shape into 8 patties. Coat with additional bread crumbs. Pour oil to depth of 1/4 inch into heavy skillet. Fry cakes in hot oil (375 degrees) for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Serves 4.

 

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