Daufuskie Crab Cakes

Serves 6

• 1 cup finely chopped scallions
• 6 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 pounds crabmeat
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 pound fresh bread crumbs
• 4 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper

1. Sauté scallions and peppers in butter until they begin to softer.
2. Mix together with remaining ingredients, tossing gently to prevent breaking up the crabmeat.
3. Form into patties.
4. Sauté the crab cakes in butter or oil, or to save calories in a 425°.
5. In either case, cook until light brown and crispy on the outside.