Ingredients

  • 3 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
  • 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 10 crackers)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 6 hard rolls, split
  • Lettuce leaves, tomato and onion slices, optional

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine the crab, crushed crackers, onion and green pepper. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, egg, salt, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and garlic powder. Stir into crab mixture until blended. Shape into six 3-in. patties; coat with flour.
  • In a large skillet, fry patties in oil for 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve on rolls with lettuce, tomato and onion if desired.