1. In a large bowl, combine crabmeat, breadcrumbs, shallots, milk, mayonnaise, parsley, seasoning and pepper. Form into 8 round cakes. Cover and refrigerate at least 20 minutes.
2. Lightly dust each cake with flour.
3. In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter and cook crab cakes 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Serve with lemon wedges and a mixed green salad alongside.