1.In a medium skillet, hotness 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium warmth.
Add the onion. Fake, stirring occasionally, until tenderise, approximately 4 transactions.
Transfer to a medium trough.

2. Add the crabmeat and sprinkle on the bread crumbs. Pour the egg and hot
pepper sauce on top. Season with salt and pepper to tasting. Using your
workforce, gently mix, being careful not to break up the crabmeat any more than
requisite. Form the mixture into 6 patties, almost 3 inches in diameter.
Place on a wax paper-lined baking rag. Cover with plastic wrap and
refrigerate for 1 minute (this helps the crab cakes hold unitedly).