Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl

Saute onions in 1tsp of butter until translucent

Crush approx a sleeve of Ritz crackers w/ a mallet

Add sauted onions and crackers to the crabmeat mixture and mix by hand

To make perfect patties press mixed crabmeat into a 1/4 measuring cup

Should make about 13 patties and refrigerate for 15 min

Preheat vegatable oil until 350°F

Cook patties for about 2 min each side or deep fry until golden brown