Step 1

Reserve 1/2 cup crumbs and set aside on a plate.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl combine 1 cup crumbs, peppers, scallions, mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, old bay seasoning, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Add the crab meat and stir it all together until well combined. If mixture is too wet, add more crumbs to the crab mixture to reach desired consistency.

Step 4

Divide the mixture into 8 balls.

Step 5

Place reserved crumbs in a plate and roll each crabmeat ball in the crumbs; gently flatten to make a thick patty.

Step 6

Heat oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Add crab cakes to the hot oil; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 8

Flip over the crab cakes and continue to cook for 3 more minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 9

Transfer crab cakes to a paper towel lined plate to drain.

Step 10

In the meantime prepare the Yogurt Dip by adding all the Dip ingredients to a small mixing bowl; whisk to combine.

Step 11

Serve crab cakes with the Dip.