Basil's Crab Cakes

Directions

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.