Crab Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Place crab meat in a bowl.
2. 2
   Add bread, then parsley and cilantro.
3. 3
   In a bowl, whisk together the Miracle Whip, mustard, egg and white pepper.
4. 4
   Slowly pour dressing into crab meat, using a fork to lift and fluff mixture.
5. 5
   Add just enough so that it clings together.
6. 6
   Form into cakes in the palm of your hand, about 3 inches round and 3/4 inch high.
7. 7
   Lay on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour to set.
8. 8
   Before cooking, dip the crab cakes in cracker crumbs.
9. 9
   This prevents crab meat from getting hard when sauteing.
10. 10
    Heat the butter in a frying pan until foamy.
11. 11
    Add crab cakes and saute until browned on both sides and heated through, turning just once.
12. 12
    Remove from pan.
13. 13
    Serve.