Easy Crab Cakes
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 T. lime juice (fresh)
1/2 tsp. red pepper + 1/2 tsp black pepper
12 oz. shredded crabmeat..(fresh, canned or imitation)
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 (2oz) jar pimento
2 T. finely chopped celery + 2 T. finely chopped onion
Butter or margarine (for browning)
Mix all ingredients, only 1/2 of breadcrumbs.. shape into patties or cakes (8)
Coat with remaining breadcrumbs and brown in butter, about 3 minutes on each side.
Lime Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 T. lime juice
2 tsp grated rind
horseradish (opt)
Mix all well and serve with hot crab cakes