Paula Deen'S Crab Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb crabmeat, picked free of shells
1/3 cup crushed cracker (recommended -- Ritz)
3 green onions, finely chopped (green and white parts)
1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
flour, for dusting
1/2 cup peanut oil
favorite dipping sauce, for serving

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients, except for the flour and peanut oil. Shape into patties and dust with flour.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, carefully place crab cakes, in batches, in pan and fry until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip crab cakes and fry on other side until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Serve warm with preferred sauce.