Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 dash Worcestershire sauce; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 green onions (scallions), white and green parts, finely chopped; 2 large egg yolks; 2 pounds jumbo lump crabmeat; 6 cups fresh breadcrumbs; Vegetable oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 green onions (scallions), white and green parts, finely chopped
2 large egg yolks
2 pounds jumbo lump crabmeat
6 cups fresh breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying

1
Mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, seafood seasoning, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, bell peppers, green onions and egg yolks.
2
Gently stir in the crabmeat.
3
Put the breadcrumbs on a cookie sheet.
4
Mold the crab cake with one hand and pat the cake with bread crumbs using the other hand.
5
Form into 10 crab cakes, 3 inches wide and 1/2-inch thick.
6
Each cake will need 3/4 cup bread crumbs.
7
Heat 4 cups of oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add a single layer of crab cakes and fry in the oil, turning 3 of 4 times until crispy on outside, about 5 minutes on each side.
9
Drain on paper towels.
10
Repeat with the remaining crab cakes.
11
Serve hot.

861

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 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.

Crab Cakes

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