Green Chile Crab Cakes with Salsa Verde

Ingredients:
1 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat
1 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
4 green onions, green parts only, minced
1 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup Santa Fe Ole Hatch Green Chile
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
4 Tbsp. breadcrumbs
salt and pepper to taste
vegetable oil for frying
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Fresh Chile Co. Salsa Verde for dipping

Directions:
Using a spatula, gently mix the first eight ingredients in a medium bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk egg and fold in the crab mixture.
Add breadcrumbs, folding gently. Make six balls.
Place the balls in a shallow dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Just before cooking, remove the cakes from the refrigerator.
Place panko in a shallow dish and dredge each cake.
Gently pack the panko onto the cakes to adhere and shake off excess.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Gently place the cakes in skillet and pan-fry until crisped and brown, 3-4 minutes per side.
Drain on paper towels and serve with Fresh Chile Co. Salsa Verde.

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