Basil's Crab Cakes

1. 1

   Combine crab meat and shrimp in a bowl.

2. 2

   Add peppers and scallions; mix with a wooden spoon.

3. 3

   Add mustard, salt, pepper, Cajun spice and garlic mayonnaise; stir.

4. 4

   Stir in 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs, mixing until thoroughly blended.

5. 5

   Shape mixture into 8 patties.

6. 6

   Sprinkle both sides with remaining 1/4 cup bread crumbs.

7. 7

   Heat oil in a skillet until very hot.

8. 8

   Add crab cakes and saute on both sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side.

9. 9

   Bake crab cakes in a preheated 400-degree oven until crisp.

10. 10

    Spoon 1/4 cup Champagne sauce on each of 8 serving plates.

11. 11

    Place a crab cake on each plate.

12. 12

    Garnish with green olives and chopped tomatoes, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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