Savannah Crab Cakes

Total Time: 35 mins
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter


• 1/2 cup celery, chopped


• 1/2 cup onion, chopped


• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, divided (i used an additional 1/2 cup)


• 1 lb fresh crabmeat


• 1 egg, beaten


• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise


• 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped


• 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in small skillet. add celery and onion and saute until transparent; set aside.


• 2 in a large mixing bowl, gently combine crab, 1/4 cup of the breadcrumbs, egg, onion and celery, mayonnaise, parsley and dill.


• 3 form cakes into 2-inch patties. do not compress too much. coat with remaining breadcrumbs.


• 4 fry in oil 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.