Crab Cakes With Sherry-Cayenne Mayo

Course :	Seafoods
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	10

Ingredients:

		---**FOR THE CRAB CAKES---
2	pounds	crab meat -- (preferably blue crsb)
1/4	cup	red bell pepper -- minced
1/4	cup	green bell pepper -- minced
1/4	cup	yellow bell pepper -- minced
1 1/2	medium	leafy celery stalks -- minced
1/4	cup	sweet red onion -- minced
1/2	medium	jalapeno chile -- seeded and minced
2	large	eggs
1	tablespoon	Tabasco sauce
1 1/2	teaspoons	Worcestershire sauce
1/2	cup	mayonnaise
1/2	cup	fine bread crumbs -- (1/2 to 3/4)
		---**FOR THE SHERRY-CAYENNE MAYONNAISE---
1	cup	mayonnaise
1	teaspoon	cayenne
2	tablespoons	sherry vinegar
3	Cup	peanut oil -- for deep-frying
8	slices	lemon wedges -- one-each serving

Preparation:

Check the crab meat for pieces of shell and gently squeeze out any excess moisture. Do not break up the larger pieces of meat, as these enhance the texture of the crab cakes. In a large bowl, combine all the crab cake ingredients, mixing well but lightly. Form into cakes about 2 inches diameter and 1/2 inch high. To prepare the Sherry-Cayenne Mayo, mix 1 cup mayonnaise, cayenne, and vinegar together well. Keep refrigerated until needed. Heat the oil to 375F Deep-fry the crab cakes for about 3 minute, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside. The crab cake can also be pan-fried, if you prefer. Serve 3 crab cakes per person, and top each with 1 1/2 to 2 tsp of Sherry-Cayenne Mayonnaise. Garnish each serving with a lemon wedge. These recipes are from "Fog City Diner Cookbook" by Cindy Pawlcyn, published by 10 Speed Press.