Crab Patties

Crunchy on the outside with a solft, even texture on the inside. These patties have a delicate crab flavour with a hint of dill. Serve with a dipping sauce made with equal amounts of sweet chili sauce and mayonnaise. This recipe is from the "Company's Coming - Weekend Cooking" cookbook.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 40 small patties

Ingredients

• 2 (6 ounce) cans  crabmeat
• 1⁄4 cup light mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup light sour cream
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh dill (or 1 1/2 tsp. dill weed)
• 6  tablespoons green onions, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups  dry breadcrumbs
• 2  large eggs, beaten
• 6  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well. Shape into patties, using about 1 tablespoons each.
2. Toss lightly with flour.
3. Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium. Add patties. Cook in 2 to 3 batches, until golden. Remove to paper twoels to drain. Makes 40 patties. Serves 8.