Ingredients

1 lb crabmeat

1 large green onion, finely chopped

2 large jalapeno pepper, finely minced

3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 large egg, beaten

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

2-3 slices white bread, made into crumbs in the food processor

2-3 Tablespoon butter or canola oil for frying cakes

Preparation

  1. Squeeze all excess liquid from crab.

  2. Mix rest of ingredients together except bread crumbs.

  3. Add ingredients to crab, mix gently.

  4. Add bread crumbs and mix.

  5. Add a bit more bread crumbs to form cakes 1 1/2 inch diameter.

  6. Fry small cakes for a few minutes until brown on each side.

  7. Drain on paper towels.

  8. Crab cakes can be held in a warm oven for about an hour if needed.