Crab Cakes With Mustard Aioli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces crabmeat
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 shallots, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, small dice
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 scallions, thinly sliced
4 cups canola oil (for deep frying)

Preparation

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients except scallions. Mix well. Add sliced scallions and mix.
Form into small balls and then flatten a bit.
In a high sided sauce pan, heat oil to 325\u00b0F.
Fry the crab balls for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Serve on a platter, with toothpicks and the mustard aioli.