Avocado Crab Cakes and Avocado Sauce

Ingredients

 * 1 Pound lump crabmeat, drained
 * ¾ Cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
 * 1 large Egg
 * 3 small California Avocados, Peeled and mashed
 * ½ Cup chopped green onions
 * 1 garlic clove, minced
 * 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
 * ½ tsp Salt
 * ¼ tsp ground Red Pepper
 * 1 stick (1/2 cup) Land O Lakes Butter
 * 3 Tbsp olive oil
 * avocado Sauce:
 * 2 small California avocados, peeled
 * ½ Cup sour Cream
 * 1 tsp grated lime rind
 * 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * ¼ tsp ground red pepper

Directions
Stir together first 9 ingredients

Shape into 12 patties.

Chill at least 1 hour.

Melt butter in oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add patties, 4 at a time.

Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Drain well, and keep warm.

Serve with avocado Sauce.

avocado Sauce:

Mash avocados in a medium bowl

Stir in sour cream and next 4 ingredients.

Chill 1 hour.