Wanchese Crab Cakes

-JUDI M. PHELPS 1 lb Crabmeat -- flaked

3/4 c Cracker crumbs

1 lg Egg -- beaten

2 tb Onion -- minced

2 tb Mayonnaise

1 tb Worcestershire sauce

1 tb Mustard -- prepared

3/4 ts Hot pepper sauce

1 t -- salt

1/2 ts Black pepper -- ground fresh

Cracker crumbs -- for dredging Peanut oil -- for frying cakes

In a medium bowl, mix together with fork the first 10 ingredients. Form mixture into 3-inch patties; roll in cracker crumbs. In a skillet or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees F; fry patties until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with sauce of choice. Makes 3 servings. Source: Blue Crab, a Cookbooklet. Shared and MM by Judi M. Phelps. jphelps@shell.portal.com, juphelps@delphi.com, or jphelps@best.com