Simple Crab Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 lb lump crab meat
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
• 1/3 cup minced parley
• 2 tbspn. mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp paprka
• Dash of hot sauce
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

1.  In a medium bow., toss together lightly the saltine cracker crumbs, egg, parsley, & mayonnaise until moistened.
2.  Add the crab & seasonings.  Mix gently. 
3.  Form into 6 cakes, 3/4inch thick.  Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow to set.
4.  Fry crab cakes in butter in a heavy skillet until both sides are nicely browned—about 10 minutes.  Serve immediately.