Deviled Crab Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in large heavy frying pan.
2. 2
   Add onion, garlic, minced pepper and cook over low heat for 2 - 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Add flour and stir until it is well incorporated.
4. 4
   Continue to cook 2 - 3 minutes more but do not allow to brown.
5. 5
   Gradually add cram and stir until thickened.
6. 6
   Add dry mustard, prepared mustard, herbs, cayenne and tabasco - mix well.
7. 7
   Stir in egg yolk.
8. 8
   Quickly add crab meat, lemon juice and 1/4 cup bread crumbs stirring until well blended.
9. 9
   Remove from heat.
10. 10
    Add salt & pepper to taste,.
11. 11
    Transfer mixture to bowl, cover and refrigerate at least 3 - 4 hours.
12. 12
    Heat oil to 375 degrees
13. 13
    Shape chilled crab mixture into 6 oval cakes.
14. 14
    Dip each crab cake into egg wash and then roll in remaining 1 cup fresh bread crumbs until completely covered.
15. 15
    Fry crab cakes till golden brown 2 - 3 minutes per side.
16. 16
    Transfer to paper towels to drain - season lightly with salt and pepper.
17. 17
    Serve on warm plates with mustard sauce.