Deviled Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Deviled Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 lb lump crabmeat; 4 -5 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ½ cup light cream; ½ cup soft fresh breadcrumb; 1 egg, beaten; ¼ cup minced green bell pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (like Grey Poupon); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon TABASCO brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese bread crumbs)

Servings: persons

1 lb lump crabmeat
4 -5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup light cream
½ cup soft fresh breadcrumb
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup minced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (like Grey Poupon)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon TABASCO brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese bread crumbs)

1
Leave crabmeat in large lumps.
2
Melt 1 tablespoon butter; stir in flour and gradually stir in cream.
3
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thick; remove from heat.
4
Combine fresh bread crumbs, egg, green pepper, onion and seasonings; mix in the cream sauce.
5
Add the crabmeat and mix lightly; Divide into eighths.
6
Place Panko in a shallow pan and put 1/8 of the crab mixture on top of the crumbs; sprinkle dry crumbs on top and shape into a patty; repeat for the remaining crab mixture.
7
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large heavy skillet and saute crab cakes until lightly browned; add more butter as needed.
8
Remove carefully and serve warm.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lump crabmeat, 4 -5 tablespoons butter, divided, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ½ cup light cream, and more.

Yes, Deviled 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.

Deviled Crab Cakes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions