Uncle Franks Crab Cakes Recipes

Steps:

• Heat a med nonstick skillet over mod heat and add 1 T butter, scallions, garlic and green pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until soft, about 4 min. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. In a large mixing bowl, combine mayo, heavy cream, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, eggs, parsley and lemon juice and stir until combined. Add sauteed vegetables and mix together. Gently mix in the saltine cracker crumbs and crab meat. Allow to rest 5 min. Form mix into 3 oz patties (about 2 1/2 " wide and 1" thick). Place patties on a parchment or waxed paper-lined tray until ready to cook. Mix vegetable oil with remaining 2 T butter and heat half of the mix in a large nonstick skillet over moderate[low heat. Working in batches, place crab cakes in pan and saute for 5-6 min per side until golden brown. Remove from heat and place on paper towels to remove excess oil. Add butter mix to pan as needed for each batch.

Steps:

• Pulse bread in a food processor 6-7 times, or until coarsely crumbled, set aside.
• Whisk together mayonnaise and next 9 ingredients (up to the hot sauce) in a large bowl.
• Gently fold in the coarse bread crumbs and the crabmeat - be careful not to break up the crabmeat too much.
• Shape mixture into 6 patties and place on a baking sheet. Cover and chill for at least an hour.
• Cook crab cakes, in batches, in hot oil that has been heated in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 3-4 minute on each side or until golden brown.