Crab Cakes I

These crab cakes are made with potatoes, and have a crunchy cornflake crust. Can be served as is, or on a bun with mayonnaise, lettuce, and a slice of tomato.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 301 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup cornflakes cereal, crumbled
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 potatoes
• 1 pound fresh Dungeness crabmeat

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, boil potatoes in salted water to cover. Drain, and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender.

Step 3

Transfer potatoes to a large bowl, and mash well. Mix in cooked vegetables and crab meat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Form into cakes about the size of hamburgers. Dip in beaten egg; roll in crumbs.

Step 4

In a large, heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry crab cakes in oil until golden brown, turning once.