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                               Crab Cakes

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fish/Seafood

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  5      tablespoons   butter -- divided
    1/4  cup           chopped onion
    1/4  cup           chopped celery
  1      clove         garlic -- minced
  8      ounces        crabmeat -- drained and flaked
  1 1/4  cups          seasoned bread crumbs -- divided
    1/4  cup           mayonnaise
  1                    egg -- lightly beaten
  1 1/2  teaspoons     Worcestershire sauce
  1      teaspoon      fresh lemon juice
    1/8  teaspoon      freshly ground pepper

1. In large skillet heat 1 tablespoon butter. Add onion, celery, and
garlic; cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

2. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in crabmeat, 3/4 cup bread crumbs,
mayonnaise, egg, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and pepper.

3. Shape crabmeat mixture into 4 patties; coat with remaining 1/2 cup
bread crumbs, pressing crumbs onto each patty.

4. In same large skillet over medium heat, melt remaining 4 tablespoons
butter. Cook patties in butter 8 to 9 minutes or until golden brown on
both sides.



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