🦀 Crab Cakes (Crispy & Flavorful)
Crab cakes are savory patties made with crab meat, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, then pan-fried until golden. They’re popular in places like Maryland, where the classic version uses sweet Blue Crab meat.
Ingredients (Makes ~6 cakes)
- 1 lb crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp oil or butter (for frying)
Instructions
- Mix base: In a bowl combine egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add crab: Gently fold in crab meat, breadcrumbs, and parsley (don’t overmix so the crab stays chunky).
- Shape: Form the mixture into small patties.
- Chill (optional): Refrigerate 10–15 minutes so they hold together better.
- Cook: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry each cake 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Simple Sauce (Optional)
Mix:
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp mustard
- pinch paprika
Serving Ideas 🍋
Serve crab cakes with:
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh salad
- Tartar or spicy mayo
- Fries or roasted potatoes
💡 Tip: If the mixture feels too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs.
If you’d like, I can also show you:
- Restaurant-style Maryland crab cakes
- Air fryer crab cakes (healthier)
- 5-ingredient quick crab cakes.
