True Maryland Crab Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 pound crab meat flaked cooked
• 1  eggs beaten
• 1 tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise to taste
• 3 tablespoons pancake mix 
• 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 tablespoon mustard yellow prepared

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the pancake mix, mustard, mayonnaise, egg and parsley until well blended. Fold in the crabmeat. Form into 3 inch patties.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. There should be enough oil to reach half way up the sides of the crab cakes. When the oil is hot, carefully place the patties in the pan. Fry until golden brown on each side, about 8 minutes per side. If patties are browning too fast, reduce the heat.
3. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.