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Crab Cakes

Delicious Homemade Crab Cakes are the perfect recipe for busy days. Quick, easy, and flavorful, this dish will become your go-to meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound crab meat (lump or backfin)
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko works best for extra crunch!)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or your favorite seafood seasoning
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Oil for frying (olive oil or canola works well)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Add in the chopped bell pepper and green onion, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Form the crab mixture into patties about 3-4 inches in diameter.
  3. Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to help them hold their shape.
Cooking
  1. Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Carefully add the crab cakes into the hot oil (you may need to do this in batches). Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy.
  3. Once cooked, place the crab cakes on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce—such as tartar, remoulade, or a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

Don’t worry if your crab cakes fall apart a bit—it’s not a culinary crime! You can prepare the crab mixture and store it in the fridge overnight for even easier meal prep.