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Gulf Coast Crabcakes

Ingredients & Directions


1 2/3 c Crabmeat
1/2 c Green and white; chopped
-green
; onions
1/4 Cup; chopped fresh
; parsley
2 tb Fresh lime juice
1 1/2 c Fresh bread crumbs
2 tb CHOLULA HOT SAUCE; or more
-to taste
1/4 c Whipping cream
1 Egg lightly beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c Allpurpose flour
2 tb Butter or margarine
2 tb Vegetable oil

Carefully pick through crabmeat and remove any bits of shell or cartilage.
Put the cleaned crabmeat into a bowl with the onion and parsley. Sprinkle
lime juice over (this can be done a few hours ahead of time) and store in
refrigerator until needed.

When ready to cook, add breadcrumbs, egg, cream, salt, pepper and CHOLULA
HOT SAUCE, mixing all together gently.

Form into small patties with floured hands and saute over medium heat in
butter and oil for about two minutes on each side until golden. Keep warm
in a low oven until all are done.

These heavenly crabcakes can be served as an elegant hors d’oeuvres or as
an entree.


Yields
1 servings