Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup minced onion; 2 tablespoons minced green peppers; ¼ cup butter, melted; 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, drained; 1 ¼ cups soft breadcrumbs, toasted and divided (homemade); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 dash ground red pepper; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; vegetable oil; fresh parsley (to garnish); lemon wedge (to garnish)

Servings: persons

¼ cup minced onion
2 tablespoons minced green peppers
¼ cup butter, melted
1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, drained
1 ¼ cups soft breadcrumbs, toasted and divided (homemade)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash ground red pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
vegetable oil
fresh parsley (to garnish)
lemon wedge (to garnish)

1
Cook onion and green pepper in butter in a large skiller over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until tender.
2
remove from heat, stir in crabmeat, 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs, parsley, and next 7 ingredients.
3
Shape mixture into 8 patties; dredge patties in remaining breadcrumbs.
4
Pour oil to 1/4 inch depth into a large heavy skillet.
5
Fry patties in hot oil over medium high heat 3 minutes on each side or until golden.
6
Drain on paper towels.
7
Garnish.
8
Serve with hor cocktail sauce and tartar sauce.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup minced onion, 2 tablespoons minced green peppers, ¼ cup butter, melted, 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, drained, and more.

Yes, Chesapeake Bay 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.

Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes

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