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Place the crabmeat in a bowl, breaking it up as little as possible.
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In a separate bowl, combine the onion, bell pepper, mayonnaise, mustard, capers, egg, horseradish, salt, pepper, and seafood seasoning.
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Mix well, add the crabmeat, and fold together, again, taking care not to break up the crabmeat.
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Shape the crabcakes.
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If you wish, you can roughly shape them by hand before placing the mixture in metal rings or round cookie cutters, each about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
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Or you can place the rings on a flat surface, put 2 1/2 to 3 ounces of the mixture in each ring, and press lightly on each cake.
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Preheat a nonstick pan or a seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
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Add 1 tablespoon of the butter, but don't let it smoke.
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Using your finger and a small spatula, guide about four of the rings into the skillet.
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Cook the crabcakes for 1 1/2 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Turn them over, using the spatula, and cook again for 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown.
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Using the spatula, move the cakes to a sheet pan, and remove the rings.
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Repeat until the entire mixture is used.
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About halfway through, discard the butter and use a second tablespoonful.
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To make the corn accompaniment: Place a saute pan over medium heat, and add 1/2 tablespoon of butter.
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Be careful not to let the butter burn.
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Place the corn and jalapeno in the pan, and stir constantly, seasoning with salt and pepper.
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When the corn is hot (1 1/2 to 2 minutes), stir in the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter and add the minced thyme.
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Cook until all the butter has melted.
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Season to taste.
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Serve one crabcake for an appetizer portion, two for an entree.
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Spoon some of the corn mixture over the top of each cake, sprinkle with green onions, and garnish, if desired, with thyme springs.