Savory Crab Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Microwave potatoes as directed on package; place in large bowl.
2. 2
   (Do not mash.)
3. 3
   Cool slightly.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp.
5. 5
   oil in large skillet on medium heat.
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   Add yellow onions, peppers and celery; cook 8 to 10 min.
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   or until tender and lightly browned, stirring frequently.
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   Add Worcestershire sauce and seafood seasoning; cook and stir 1 min.
9. 9
   Remove from heat.
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    Add mayo, parsley, mustard, garlic powder and 1 egg to potatoes; mash until potato mixture is smooth and well blended.
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    Add cooked onion mixture, crabmeat and green onions; mix well.
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    Refrigerate 1 hour.
13. 13
    Shape crabmeat mixture into 20 patties.
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    Place flour and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
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    Whisk remaining eggs in third shallow bowl until blended.
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    Dip crab patties, 1 at a time, in flour, then eggs, then bread crumbs, turning to evenly coat both sides of each patty with each ingredient.
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    Place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet.
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    Melt 1-1/2 Tbsp.
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    butter with 1 Tbsp.
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    of the remaining oil in large skillet on medium heat.
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    Add 5 crab patties; cook 3 min.
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    on each side or until firm and golden brown on both sides.
23. 23
    Drain on paper towels.
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    Repeat with remaining butter, oil and crab patties.