Smoked Salmon Crab Cakes

Serve this with the Avocado Tarter Sauce and it is a winning combination. Recipe is by Frank P. Melodia.

• Ready In: 23 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb fresh lump crabmeat, drained
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped green onion
• 1⁄4 cup  finely diced  roasted red pepper
• 2  tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 3  ounces smoked salmon
• 1  cup  breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup canola oil

Directions

1. Stir together first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Divide mixture into 8 balls.
2. Flatten each ball into a 3-inch patty. Divide smoked salmon into 4 pieces, and place in center of 4 patties. Place remaining patties over salmon, pressing edges to seal; coat cakes in breadcrumbs.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add cakes, and cook, in batches, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with Spicy Avocado Tartar Sauce Recipe #98635 . Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired.