Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound crab meat; 4 to 5 slices white bread, grated; 1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup Miracle Whip; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 egg; White pepper to taste; 1 cup very fine cracker crumbs (made from saltines) or fine bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Servings: persons

1 pound crab meat
4 to 5 slices white bread, grated
1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 egg
White pepper to taste
1 cup very fine cracker crumbs (made from saltines) or fine bread crumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1
Place crab meat in a bowl.
2
Add bread, then parsley and cilantro.
3
In a bowl, whisk together the Miracle Whip, mustard, egg and white pepper.
4
Slowly pour dressing into crab meat, using a fork to lift and fluff mixture.
5
Add just enough so that it clings together.
6
Form into cakes in the palm of your hand, about 3 inches round and 3/4 inch high.
7
Lay on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour to set.
8
Before cooking, dip the crab cakes in cracker crumbs.
9
This prevents crab meat from getting hard when sauteing.
10
Heat the butter in a frying pan until foamy.
11
Add crab cakes and saute until browned on both sides and heated through, turning just once.
12
Remove from pan.
13
Serve.

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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 crab meat, 4 to 5 slices white bread, grated, 1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro, and more.

Yes, 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.

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