Crabby Cakes Recipe

Name: Crabby Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -cup bread crumbs; 1 pound crabmeat, shredded and picked over to remove shells and cartilage; 1/2 green pepper, diced small; 1/2 red pepper, diced small; 1/4 cup carrot, shredded; 1/2 small red onion, diced; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Vegetable oil, for frying; Special sauce, recipe follows; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 -cup bread crumbs
1 pound crabmeat, shredded and picked over to remove shells and cartilage
1/2 green pepper, diced small
1/2 red pepper, diced small
1/4 cup carrot, shredded
1/2 small red onion, diced
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Vegetable oil, for frying
Special sauce, recipe follows
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper

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Set bread crumbs aside; combine remaining ingredients together until mixed well.
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Form mixture into 3-ounce cakes.
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Roll each cake in bread crumbs.
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Place cakes in freezer for 1 hour, to set up.
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Saute on medium heat until each cake is golden brown and heated through.
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Serve with special sauce.
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In a small bowl combine all of the ingredients and mix well.
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Refrigerate until ready to use.
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692

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -cup bread crumbs, 1 pound crabmeat, shredded and picked over to remove shells and cartilage, 1/2 green pepper, diced small, 1/2 red pepper, diced small, and more.

Yes, Crabby 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!

Crabby Cakes

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