Crab Cakes

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons white onion, minced
• 1/2 cup celery, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, minced
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups pre-cooked crabmeat
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons parsley
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 lemon

Instructions

1. Sauté butter, onion, celery and red bell pepper. In a large bowl, combine sautéed mixture with all remaining ingredients. Mix well and shape into patties.
2. Bake in the oven at 300° for 20 minutes and allow to cool. Garnish with fresh squeezed lemon juice. Yields approximately 12 patties. Pre-cooked patties can be wrapped in parchment paper, frozen, and cooked as needed.
3. Recipe by Stone Harbor Restaurant & Pub