Crab Fritters

1 lb. lump crab meat
1 clove garlic – minced
1/2 med. onion – minced
1/2 med. roasted green bell pepper – minced
1/2 med. roasted red bell pepper – minced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 stalk celery – minced
1/3 cup self-rising corn meal
1/3 cup self-rising flour
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. hot sauce
1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1 egg
salt and pepper – to taste

-Combine all ingredients; mix well.
-Drop heaping Tablespoonfuls of mixture into hot oil and fry until golden brown.

Notes: Serve with Lemon Mayonnaise – see recipe, below.

Lemon Mayonnaise

1/4 cup real mayonnaise
1 tsp. chopped fresh chives
1/4 tsp. lemon zest
1/2 lemon – juice of
1 tsp. Dijon mustard

-Combine all ingredients; mix well.