Description
Simple recipe for preparing classic crab cakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Gently pick through the crab meat to remove any shell fragments. Place the crab meat in a medium bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, parsley, and Old Bay seasoning.
- Pour the wet mixture over the crab meat. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Form the mixture into 4 to 6 equal-sized patties.
- Heat the butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the crab cakes in the hot skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through.
- Remove from the skillet and serve immediately.
Notes
- For firmer cakes, chill the formed patties for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with lemon wedges or your preferred sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: crab cakes, easy recipe, seafood, quick dinner, lump crab meat