Dad G's Crab Cakes

1. 1

   Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Cook and stir onion and green bell pepper in margarine until tender, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir mustard, Worcestershire sauce, seafood seasoning, salt, hot pepper sauce, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into the onion mixture.

4. 4

   Sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir to integrate.

5. 5

   Pour cream over the mixture; bring to a boil, stirring constantly and cook for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Fold crab meat into the mixture.

7. 7

   Spoon some of the liquid from the skillet into the bowl with the beaten egg yolks to temper the egg; stir.

8. 8

   Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and stir.

9. 9

   Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Transfer crab mixture to a bowl; refrigerate until chilled completely, about 1 hour.

11. 11

    Mix bread crumbs, melted butter, and paprika in a shallow bowl.

12. 12

    Divide the crab mixture into 4 portions; form into patties.

13. 13

    Gently press the patties into the bread crumb mixture to coat.

14. 14

    Pour enough corn oil into a flat-bottomed pan to be 1-inch deep; heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

15. 15

    Cook patties in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.