Crabby Burgers

Name: Crabby Burgers
Ingredients: 2 lb. backfin crabmeat; 2/3 c. dry fine bread crumbs; 2/3 c. mayonnaise; 1 egg, well beaten; 2 Tbsp. horseradish; 1 small onion, minced; 1 small green pepper, minced; 1 small stalk celery, minced; 1 tsp. salt; 4 c. corn oil; generous sprinkling freshly ground black pepper

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 lb. backfin crabmeat
2/3 c. dry fine bread crumbs
2/3 c. mayonnaise
1 egg, well beaten
2 Tbsp. horseradish
1 small onion, minced
1 small green pepper, minced
1 small stalk celery, minced
1 tsp. salt
4 c. corn oil
generous sprinkling freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Mix all ingredients, except oil, in a bowl.
2

Toss mixture lightly, but well to blend thoroughly.
3

Heat corn oil in a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven.
4

(A piece of bread dropped into the oil will turn golden brown when the temperature of the oil is just right.)
5

Form crabmeat in 12 patties, approximately 1/2-inch thick.
6

Fry crab patties until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove crab patties from skillet with tongs and dry on absorbent paper.
7

Serve immediately.
8

Serves 4 to 6.