Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli

Add a crisp green salad and dinner is ready!

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1Prepare mashed potatoes following package directions, set aside to cool.
2. 2Preheat oven to 300°F.
3. 3In a large bowl, combine egg, green onions, red bell pepper, parsley, mustard, and seasonings.
4. 4Add crab meat and mix well.
5. 5Blend in cooled potatoes until well distributed.
6. 6Shape into 2-inch wide patties. Press panko breading onto both sides of each patty. In a large skillet, heat 1 tsp each of the butter and oil over medium heat.
7. 7Add patties and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until golden and heated through.
8. 8Transfer crab cakes to a baking sheet. Keep warm in oven.
9. 9Repeat with the remaining butter, oil and patties.
10. 10To make lemon aioli, combine all ingredients and mix well. Cover and chill. Can be made a day ahead.
11. 11Serve warm on a bed of watercress with Lemon Aioli.