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Homemade golden-brown crab cakes with visible crab meat and herbs, served on a white plate with parsley garnish and a side of creamy dipping sauce.

Crab Cakes

These old-fashioned crab cakes deliver restaurant-quality results at home using professional techniques honed through years in high-end kitchens. With sweet lump crab meat, minimal filler, and foolproof methods.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 58 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 260kcal
Cost: $30

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottom skillet (For even searing and golden crust)
  • Thin spatula (For flipping without breaking)
  • Fine-mesh strainer (To drain crab)
  • Digital thermometer (To check 145°F internal temp)
  • Large mixing bowl (For combining ingredients)
  • Measuring cups & spoons (For accuracy)

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Lump crab meat - Fresh or high-quality pasteurized
  • 4 oz Backfin crab meat
  • 3 tablespoon Mayonnaise - Fresh, high-quality
  • 1 Egg - Large
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice - Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning - Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Chives - Finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup Panko breadcrumbs - Add gradually
  • Oil + butter - For pan-frying

Instructions

  • Carefully prepare, clean, and chill the crab meat
  • Whisk together the wet binding ingredients until smooth
    Whisk egg, mayonnaise, green onions, lemon juice, tarragon, and pepper flakes together in a medium bowl.
  • Gently fold crab into the binder with breadcrumbs
    Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Form patties and chill before cooking
    Form crab mixture into 4 patties.
  • Pan-fry crab cakes to golden brown and serve
    Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in the skillet until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.2mg