Crab Cake Recipe

A variation of the fishcake, crab cakes are an immensely popular dish made of crab meat (duh-uh!) mixed with other ingredients like mayonnaise, eggs, breadcrumbs, et al. Usually served with a side of salad or fries (depending whether you’re at a fine dine or diner), the crab cakes are somewhat like cutlets, only fancier. Also, unlike a cutlet, which is usually deep-fried, crab cakes can be grilled, baked, pan-fried and broiled as well.

Crab cakes are fairly easy to cook and make for excellent appetizers if served as small bite-sized nibbles; and can even be the perfect meal when had with a portion of sides. Make a batch of your own following this recipe.

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Patties of crab meat mixed with various other spices, sauces and ingredients.

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Course

Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine

American

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

people MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 500 g crabmeat picked free of shells
• 1/3 cup crushed crackers
• 3 green onions finely chopped, green and white parts
• ½ cup finely chopped bell pepper
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• ½ lemon juiced
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• Dash of cayenne pepper
• flour for dusting
• ½ cup peanut oil
• Choice of dipping sauce for serving

Course Appetizer, Side Dish Cuisine American Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Servings people MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 500 g crabmeat picked free of shells 1/3 cup crushed crackers 3 green onions finely chopped, green and white parts ½ cup finely chopped bell pepper ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 egg 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp dry mustard ½ lemon juiced ¼ tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Salt Dash of cayenne pepper flour for dusting ½ cup peanut oil Choice of dipping sauce for serving

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Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients, except for the flour and peanut oil.
2. Shape into patties and dust with flour.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, carefully place crab cakes, in batches, in pan and fry until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip crab cakes and fry on other side until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
4. Serve warm with preferred sauce.