Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons minced green bell peppers
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 lb fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked
3/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 dash cayenne pepper
1/4 - 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
vegetable oil

Preparation

Saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender.
Remove from heat; stir in crabmeat and next 9 ingredients.
Mix well, and shape into 8 patties.
Coat with additional breadcrumbs.
Pour oil to a depth of 1/4-inch into a heavy skillet.
Fry cakes in hot oil (375 degrees) for 4-5 minutes on each side.