The Crab Cake Guy

Paula Deen’s Crab Cakes

Last week it was Tyler Florence, last month Emeril Lagasse, previously I looked at Rachel Ray….and now onto the original Southern Queen of Cooking Paula Deen. Her take on crab cakes is truly divine. -Enjoy!

Ingredients
1 pound crabmeat
1/3 cup crushed crackers
3 green onions chopped
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
Dash cayenne pepper
Flour, for dusting
1/2 cup peanut oil

Directions

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

Additional Resources:
Paula Deen’s Website
I Love Crab Cakes! 50 Recipes for an American Classic by Tom Douglas and Shelley Lance
The Crab Cake Guy’s Recipes
The Crab Lover’s Book: Recipes & More by Mary Ethelyn Orso
Crab Cake Recipes from Wikipeida
Crab Cake Guy’s recommended reading