Easy Crispy Crab Cakes

These are delicious crab cakes that my mom makes..I think she got the recipe from a co-worker. It goes well with a black bean soup.

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 cakes

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup light mayonnaise
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  dash cayenne pepper
• 2 (6 ounce) cans  crabmeat
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1  cup  seasoned dry bread crumb
• 3  tablespoons butter

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine red pepper, green onion, mayo, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
2. Stir in crab, egg, and 1/3 c of the breadcrumbs (may be sticky).
3. Divide and form mixture into 4 balls.
4. Roll crab balls in remaining breadcrumbs.
5. Flatten into cakes about 1/2 inch thick.
6. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and fry crab cakes 3-4 min per side, or until golden.