Atlanta Fish Market Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Atlanta Fish Market Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons white pepper; 4 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay); 1 1/3 cups mayonnaise; 2 cups soft, white bread crumbs; 4 eggs; 4 pounds jumbo lump crabmeat, picked clean of all shells, see *Cook's Note; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 lemon wedges, for serving; Tartar sauce, for serving, optional

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons white pepper
4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons dry mustard
4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
1 1/3 cups mayonnaise
2 cups soft, white bread crumbs
4 eggs
4 pounds jumbo lump crabmeat, picked clean of all shells, see *Cook's Note
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 lemon wedges, for serving
Tartar sauce, for serving, optional

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Combine cayenne, white pepper, salt, dry mustard, Worcestershire, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, and eggs in a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
3
Place crabmeat in another large bowl and gently fold egg mixture into crabmeat, being careful not to break up large crab pieces.
4
Shape into 4 crab cakes.
5
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add the crab cakes, in batches if necessary, and cook until lightly browned, approximately 1 minute on each side.
7
Transfer crab cakes to a sheet pan (or place skillet in oven if oven-safe) and finish cooking the crab cakes in the oven until heated through.
8
Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce, if desired.
9
*Cook's Note: If removing fresh cooked crabmeat from shells, be careful not to break large crabmeat nuggets.

790

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons white pepper, 4 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons dry mustard, and more.

Yes, Atlanta Fish Market Crab Cakes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Atlanta Fish Market Crab Cakes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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