Maine Crab Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces fresh picked crabmeat
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 large eggs (beaten)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Italian parsley (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons butter
4 scallions (thinly sliced)

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except scallions.
Mix well.
Add sliced scallions and mix.
Form into eight 2-inch crab cakes.
In a 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until melted.
Add crab cakes.
Cook the crab cakes for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Drain on paper toweling.