Classic Crab Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pound canned or cooked crabmeat, flaked and cartilage removed (about 2 cups)
2 to 2 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 egg, Beaten
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup each chopped celery, green pepper, and onion
1 Tbsp. seafood seasoning
1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp prepared mustard
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce
2 to 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
lemon slices, optional

Preparation

In a bowl, combine crab, bread crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, vegetables, and seasonings.
Shape into eight patties.
Broil patties or cook in a skillet in oil for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Serve with lemon if desired.
Yield:
8 servings.