The Honorable James S. Gilmore III

former Governor, Virginia

Specialty Recipe

Virginia Crabcakes

After a busy day of governing the Commonwealth of Virginia, I like to sit down to my favorite dinner of Virginia crabcakes. Some days, if I am lucky, I can indulge in my favorite dessert, which is fudge cake. I am including these recipes so that you too can enjoy these delicious treats. I encourage you all to come visit the beautiful Commonwealth of Virginia. James S Gilmore, III, Governor of Virginia

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon butter

1/4 teaspoon garlic, chopped

1 Tablespoon shallots, minced

4 Tablespoons bell pepper (red, green and/or yellow, brunoisc)

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 egg

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 lemon, squeezed

1 pound fresh crabmeat, picked to remove any shell

1/8 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

1/4 cup Ritz crackers, crumbled

Salt to taste

White pepper, fresh ground to taste

Combine the butter, garlic, shallots, bell peppers, and Old Bay in a small saute pan and sweat over medium heat.

In a mixing bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, egg, mayonnaise, and lemon juice with the cooked pepper mixture. Add the crabmeat, breadcrumbs, and crackers. Gently mix to combine; season with salt and pepper. Form into cakes and saute to order.

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