Ingredients

1 lb. fresh lump Florida crabmeat

2 Tbsp. red onion, minced

2 Tbsp. bell pepper, green or red, minced

1 Tbsp. garlic, minced

2 egg whites

3/4 c. mayonnaise

1 tsp. dry mustard

2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning

juice of 1 lemon

salt and pepper to taste

cracker meal, as needed

fresh bread crumbs, as needed

olive oil, as needed for pan frying

Preparation

  1. In a medium-sized bowl combine the first four ingredients.
  2. In a separate bowl combine the next five ingredients and stir mixture until smooth. Add to crabmeat mixture; stir and gradually add cracker meal until cakes can be formed.
  3. Roll formed cakes in the fresh bread crumbs and pan fry in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

Recipe courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing

Wine pairings: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio-Chardonnay, Riesling/Rhine