"Food writer Kathy Farrell-Kingsley's Italian-American family enjoys a traditional seafood dinner on Christmas Eve, and these savory crab cakes are a favorite first course for kids and grown-ups alike...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
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2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
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2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
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3 tablespoons mayonnaise
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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3/4 cup panko bread crumbs (available in the ethnic foods section of large supermarkets)
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1 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more as needed
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Lemon wedges