Crab Cakes

Great for parties

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  crabmeat
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1⁄4  jalapeno, diced
• 1⁄4 cup  breadcrumbs (I use panko)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1⁄2  lemon, juice of
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1  egg
• 1  pinch cayenne pepper
•  salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Mix everything except the egg in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings and then add the egg when satisfied. Shape filling into 2 inch crabcakes. Roll the cakes in bread crumbs and then refrigerate for about an hour to firm up.
2. Heat 1/4 cup of canola oil in a shallow pan and cook cakes for about 3 minutes per side, try to turn them only one time. Serve with your favorite tartar sauce or aioli.