Instructions: Check crab for shells. Leave meat in large lumps. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter; stir in flour. Gradually stir in cream. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thick. Remove from heat. Add soft bread crumbs, green pepper, onion, and seasonings. Add crabmeat and mix lightly. Place dry bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Put a large spoonful of crab mixture on the crumbs, sprinkle dry crumbs on top, and shape into a cake. Do not pack.

Repeat, making 8 cakes in all. Heat 2 Tbsps butter in a large heavy skillet, and saute cakes lightly, adding more butter as needed. Carefully remove from skillet with a broad spatula to individual hot plates.

Makes 8
cakes (4 servings).

notes: Made this 3-28-97. Used finely chopped red and green peppers and sauted the peppers and onions before adding to the crab. A wonderful recipe thats easy to make and tastes delicious!

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