3 T. butter
1 green onion, chopped
2 T. finely chopped red bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
3 T. heavy cream
1 T. dijon mustard
1 egg
1 T. parsley
Cayenne pepper to taste
1 c. fresh bread crumbs
1 lb. lump crab meat
1/4 c. grated parmesan
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
In a skillet melt 1 T. of butter. Saute the peppers, onion and garlic until the pepper softens.
In a medium bowl, add the vegetables, cream, mustard, egg, parsley and cayenne. Mix well.
Fold in the crab meat.
Form into 8 patties.
On a shallow plate, mix the bread crumbs and cheese.
Coat both sides of the patties with the crumb mixture.
Refrigerate until set.
Melt the last of the butter in an baking dish.
Bake the patties 7-10 minutes in a 400 degree oven. Turn half way through to brown on both sides.
Serve with lemon wedges and desired sauce.