Dungeness Crab Cakes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound crab meat
• 1 tomato chopped
• 1 scallion diced
• 1/2 cup of Panko bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/2 sweet red pepper or hot pepper - chopped
• 1 lemon
• 3 mushrooms chopped
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh
• 4 fresh basil leaves chopped

Preparation:

1. Place all ingredients in food processor..pulse till combined.
2. Gently make mixture in equal sizes patties roll in Panko crumbs.
3. Refrigerate 30 minutes before cooking.

Cooking Instructions:

1. Heat skillet up on med high.
2. Add tablespoon of olive oil.
3. Sear cakes 5 minutes a side or until golden brown.
4. Serve with your choice of sauce on top.

Note:

1 pound of cooked shelled Dungeness crab makes 7-8 cakes