Classic Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Classic Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for cartilage; 1 egg, whisked; 1/2 cup chopped scallions (optional); 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, preferably whole-grain (use more as needed); 2 tablespoons olive oil; Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for cartilage
1 egg, whisked
1/2 cup chopped scallions (optional)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, preferably whole-grain (use more as needed)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

1
Combine crabmeat, egg, scallions (if using), mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add enough breadcrumbs to bind mixture enough to form into cakes. Refrigerate the mixture until you're ready to cook.
2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes; add oil, and heat until it shimmers. Shape crab mixture into 8 (1-inch-thick) cakes, using 1/3 cup mixture for each; cook, adjusting heat as necessary and gently turning once, until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side). Serve 2 crab cakes per plate with lemon wedges and Cherry Tomato and Corn Salad.
3
Note: Most of the sodium in this meal is from naturally occurring sodium in the crab.

185

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for cartilage, 1 egg, whisked, 1/2 cup chopped scallions (optional), 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Classic 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.

Classic Crab Cakes

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