Chef Merito Crab Cakes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb. crab meat
• 1 ½ cup Chef Merito® Bread Crumbs
• 2 tsp. Chef Merito® Shrimp Seasoning
• 1 cup corn cereal, crushed
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• Oil for frying

Preparation

1. In a shallow bowl, mix 1 cup Chef Merito® Bread Crumbs with 1 cup crushed corn cereal. Reserve.
2. In a second bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients and form patties about 3” in size.
3. Heat ½ cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Roll the patties in the flour-corn cereal mixture and fry them until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side, turning them carefully.
5. Remove from heat and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with your preferred sauce.