Crab Cakes

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can canned crabmeat, drained
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 8 ounces buttery round crackers (such as Ritz), crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup Panko or regular dry breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Directions

1. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a skillet over high heat. Saute green onions briefly until tender; cool slightly.
2. Combine crabmeat, sauteed green onions, eggs, mayonnaise, dry mustard, crushed crackers, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt and pepper. Form into eight 1/2-inch thick patties. Coat the patties with bread crumbs.
3. Heat 1/2 cup oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook crab cakes until golden brown on each side. Drain briefly on paper towels and serve hot.
4. Serve as appetizers or on a bun/roll.