hot oil over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.

Stir in mustard and next 4 ingredients.

Add breadcrumbs, and saute 1 minute.

Gulf Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter

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Transfer mixture to a large bowl.

Fold eggs into breadcrumb mixture until blended.

Gently stir in crabmeat and green onions.

Shape into 12 (3-inch) crab cakes (about 1/3 cup each).

Cover and chill 30 to 40 minutes.

butter with 2 Tbsp.

oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Add 4 crab cakes to skillet; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned.

Remove from skillet, and keep warm in a 200 oven.

Repeat procedure with remaining oil, butter, and crab cakes, wiping skillet clean after each batch.

Serve with Lemon Butter.