Crab Cakes

By JAmero4702

Ingredients

• 1 tsp + 2 Tbs butter divided
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 3 cans (8 oz each) crab meat, drained
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 3 egg whites
• 1 Tbs mayo
• 1 Tbs lime juice
• 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal

Preparation

Step 1

In non stick skillet melt 1 tsp butter. Cook next 4 ingredients until tender. 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, In bowl combine vegetable mixture and next 8 ingredients. Form into 6 patties. Dip into cornmeal. In same skillet melt remaining 2 Tbs of butter over medium heat. Cook cakes until golden brown, about 8 minutes, turning once.