Crab cakes

I love Alex. Sometimes he makes me fabulous things, like these crab cakes. They are fairly easy to make, and so delicious.

Alex's crab cakes

1/2 lb lump crab meat, picked over for shells

1/2 onion, minced

1 carrot, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

salt and pepper

1 egg

2 t mustard

2 t grated horseradish

2 T mayonnaise

3/4 c to 1 c bread crumbs, plus more for coating

3 T oil for frying

Cook the onion, carrot and garlic in 1 T butter until softened. Put the crab in a bowl, add vegetables, salt and pepper, egg, mustard, horseradish, and mayonnaise. Add in the breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup at a time, until the mixture isn't too wet and holds together when you press it into a ball. Divide mixture into six balls, and flatten into tight patties. Coat on each side with breadcrumbs. Heat the oil in a pan, and cook on each side until well browned.

Makes six, serve with cocktail sauce or remoulade sauce or just eat plain.