Paula Deen's Crab Cakes

Another one of Paula's home runs! Posting here for safe keeping! Making again on the 4th of July....

• Ready In: 38 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  crabmeat, picked free of shells
• 1⁄3 cup  crushed  cracker (recommended -- Ritz)
• 3  green onions, finely chopped (green and white parts)
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped bell pepper
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 lemon, juiced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  dash cayenne pepper
•  flour, for dusting
• 1⁄2 cup  peanut oil
•  favorite  dipping sauce, for serving

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients, except for the flour and peanut oil. Shape into patties and dust with flour.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, carefully place crab cakes, in batches, in pan and fry until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip crab cakes and fry on other side until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Serve warm with preferred sauce.