Crab Cakes

By bookclubcooks

Ingredients

• 3 cups saltine crumbs, divided
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together 2 cups cracker crumbs and next 9 ingredients; fold in crabmeat. Shape into 8 (3-inch) patties; dredge in remaining 1 cup cracker crumbs.

Melt butter in oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add crab cakes; cook 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Serve with Lemon-Dill Mayonnaise and Red Bell Pepper Sauce. Garnish, if desired.
Garnishes: mixed salad greens, lemon slices, fresh parsley sprigs