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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

5 from 1 vote
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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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

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)

Method
 

  1. Carefully prepare, clean, and chill the crab meat
  2. Whisk together the wet binding ingredients until smooth
    Whisk egg, mayonnaise, green onions, lemon juice, tarragon, and pepper flakes together in a medium bowl.
  3. Gently fold crab into the binder with breadcrumbs
    Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved.
  4. Form patties and chill before cooking
    Form crab mixture into 4 patties.
  5. 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 22gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

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

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