Mini Crab Cakes

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound fresh crab meat, picked over for shells
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

10 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 out of 5

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well.
2. Form into 1-inch patties.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Fry crab cakes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
5. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 129
• Fat: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 13g
• Protein: 12g

Dish Characteristics:

• Tender and flavorful
• Crispy exterior
• Perfect for appetizers or main courses

User Comments:

• "Absolutely delicious! The crab cakes were cooked to perfection."
• "These mini crab cakes are so easy to make and they taste amazing."
• "I love the crispy outside and the tender inside."
• "I served these crab cakes with a tartar sauce and they were a hit!"
• "I made these for a party and they were gone in no time."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to pick over the crab meat carefully to remove any shells.
• Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor.
• If you don't have bread crumbs, you can use crackers or pretzels that have been crushed into crumbs.
• Serve crab cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.