Best Ever Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Best Ever Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Backfin or lump crab meat, pick closely for shells; 1 small dinner size potato roll.; 1 Tbs Parsley; 1 Tbs Worcestershire Sauce; 2 Tbs Old Bay Seasoning; 1 tsp 1000 Island Dressing; 2 Tbs Mayonnaise; 1 Egg; 1 Tbs finely diced green or red pepper; 2 tsp Baking Powder; 2 Tbs Olive oil or melted butter

Servings: persons

1
Hand pick dinner roll into very small crumbs discarding the crust.
2
Take approx 20% of bread crumbs and sautee in butter in small frying pan until golden, not brown. Set aside.
3
In large bowl mix balance of bread crumbs with parsley, worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, 1000 Island Dressing, mayo, egg, peppers, baking powder and olive oil or butter.
4
Gently but thoroughly fold in crabmeat with large spoon.
5
Sprinkle lightly with additional Old Bay, cover then chill.
6
Pre-heat oven to 400* F
7
Spoon crab mixture into individual one serving baking dishes then bake approx 12 minutes or until tops brown.
8
Remove from oven and lightly sprinkle crabcakes with sauteed bread crumbs.
9
Continue baking or broil until bread crumbs turn golden brown. Monitor closely, do not burn bread crumbs
10
Delightful with a white burgundy!

868

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Backfin or lump crab meat, pick closely for shells, 1 small dinner size potato roll., 1 Tbs Parsley, 1 Tbs Worcestershire Sauce, and more.

Yes, Best Ever 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!

Best Ever Crab Cakes

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