Captain Buddy'S Deviled Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Captain Buddy'S Deviled Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick); 1 cup finely chopped celery; 1 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 lbs fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells and flaked; 4 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped; 1 cup mayonnaise; 3/4 cup crushed soda cracker (saltines); 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; salt & freshly ground black pepper; hot pepper sauce; 3 -4 tablespoons milk (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 lbs fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells and flaked
4 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup crushed soda cracker (saltines)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper
hot pepper sauce
3 -4 tablespoons milk (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add celery,green pepper and onion and cook, stirring constantly until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Do not let vegetables brown.
4
Add crabmeat,chopped egg,mayonnaise,cracker crumbs and parsley and toss lightly.
5
Season to taste with salt,pepper and hot sauce.
6
(If mixture seems too thick, stir in milk one tablespoon at a time.).
7
Butter scallop, blue crab shells or individual ramekins.
8
Fill evenly with crab mixture.
9
Bake until tops are golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes.
10
Serve immediately.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), 1 cup finely chopped celery, 1 cup finely chopped green pepper, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Captain Buddy'S Deviled 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!

Captain Buddy'S Deviled Crab Cakes

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