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Homemade Crab Cakes

Golden, crispy, tender crab cakes packed with real crab flavor and minimal filler.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 crab cakes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Crab Cakes
  • 1 lb lump crab meat
  • 1 egg
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tbsp green onion chopped
  • 0.33 cup breadcrumbs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter for frying
  • 2 tbsp oil for frying

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Whisk mayo, egg, mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and seasonings together.
  2. Fold in crab meat and green onions.
  3. Add breadcrumbs and mix lightly.
  4. Chill mixture for 30 minutes.
  5. Shape into 6–8 patties.
  6. Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  7. Cook crab cakes 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  8. Serve warm with lemon and dipping sauce.

Notes

Chilling is essential for crab cakes to hold their shape.