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 pound crab meat Seatech or Ocean Kitchen brand; 2 stalks celery finely diced; 3/4 cup red bell pepper finely diced; 3/4 cup yellow bell pepper finely diced; 1/2 onion medium, finely diced; 1 tablespoon butter to saute vegetables; 1 teaspoon brown mustard; 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 2 eggs; 2 cups panko bread crumbs; seasoning salt; 1 bunch scallions green onions sliced; 3 tablespoons butter for frying crab cakes

Servings: persons

1 pound crab meat Seatech or Ocean Kitchen brand
2 stalks celery finely diced
3/4 cup red bell pepper finely diced
3/4 cup yellow bell pepper finely diced
1/2 onion medium, finely diced
1 tablespoon butter to saute vegetables
1 teaspoon brown mustard
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
2 eggs
2 cups panko bread crumbs
seasoning salt
1 bunch scallions green onions sliced
3 tablespoons butter for frying crab cakes

1
Cooke celery, peppers and onions on medium high heat until tender and then pull pan off of burner to cool
2
Into a large mixing bowl add crab meat, brown mustard, mayonnaise, 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs, scallions, cooled vegetable and gently blend together.
3
Whisk two eggs in a shallow bowl. Place 2 cups of Panko bread crumbs into a shallow bowl. Divide crab cake mixture into 8 equal parts. For a crab cake from one part, dip into egg, cover with bread crumbs and then place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Repeat until you have 8 breaded crab cakes. Please in the refrigerator and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
4
Melt 2 Tbsp of butter in a large fry pan on medium to medium high heat. Place four crab cakes in the pan and cooked on each side for three to five minutes until gold crispy brown. Place cooked crab cakes in the oven on warm. Put 2 more Tbsp of butter in the fry pan and cook the last four crab cakes and serve.

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound crab meat Seatech or Ocean Kitchen brand, 2 stalks celery finely diced, 3/4 cup red bell pepper finely diced, 3/4 cup yellow bell pepper finely diced, 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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