Savannah Crab Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, divided (I used an additional 1/2 cup)
• 1 lb fresh crabmeat
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter in small skillet. Add celery and onion and saute until transparent; set aside.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, gently combine crab, 1/4 cup of the breadcrumbs, egg, onion and celery, mayonnaise, parsley and dill.

3. 3

   Form cakes into 2-inch patties. Do not compress too much. Coat with remaining breadcrumbs.

4. 4

   Fry in oil 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.