Preparation - Combine all ingredients except crab meat, oil, and bread crumbs in a large mixing bowl, Mix in crab meat, then the bread crumbs. Shape crab mixture into thick patties. Place in refrigerator for about 1/2 hour. Spread a layer of bread crumbs on a paper towel. Place on patties on crumbs and press very gently to coat on one side, then on the other. Refrigerate for another 1/2 hour or more. In a skillet, gently fry crab cakes in 2 T. of oil over medium heat, on one side for about 3 minutes. Turn to other side, reduce heat, and fry for about 5 more minutes or until crab cakes are nicely browned.