Summer Crab Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. mayonnaise
3/4 tsp. Old Bay
6 oz. crabmeat
2/3 c. saltine cracker crumbs
1/4 c. minced green onions
1/4 c. minced red bell pepper
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Preparation

Mix mayonnaise and seasoning in medium bowl.
Add crabmeat, 1/3 cup cracker crumbs, green onions and bell pepper.
Mix carefully to avoid breaking up crabmeat.
Form mixture into four (1/2-inch thick) patties.
Place remaining 1/3 cup cracker crumbs in shallow bowl.
Press crab cakes into crumbs, coating completely.
(Can be prepared 3 hours ahead.
Cover and refrigerate.)
Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium heat.
Fry cakes until brown.