Emergency Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Emergency Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces crabmeat; ¾ cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning; 1 dash onion powder or 1 dash garlic powder or 1 dash paprika; 1 cup breadcrumbs; ¼ cup breadcrumbs (batter); 4 teaspoons butter; 1 dash oil; 1 dash sea salt; 1 dash ground pepper

Servings: persons

16 ounces crabmeat
¾ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 dash onion powder or 1 dash garlic powder or 1 dash paprika
1 cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup breadcrumbs (batter)
4 teaspoons butter
1 dash oil
1 dash sea salt
1 dash ground pepper

1
["Combine and gently mix crabmeat, mayo, Old Bay, and 1C bread crumbs.", "Texture should be lumpy and sticky.", "Add mayo if batter won't hold.", "*If you have onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne powder, or paprika -- add a", "little to taste*.", "Add large dash of (sea)salt and pepper.", "Using hands, shape a palm-sized portion into a ball and flatten to a cake.", "Put ""batter"" breadcrumbs on a plate and dredge extra breadcrumbs onto cake.", "Heat a frying pan to medium and lightly surface with oil.", "Right before adding cake, add a teaspoons of butter for flavor and browning.", "Add cake to pan and cook without lid until golden brown and hot throughout.", "*Garnish with lemon, paprika, or parsley.", "Serve promptly.", "NOTE: Make smaller cakes for finger food."]

752

kcal

Calories

Fat

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.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces crabmeat, ¾ cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning, 1 dash onion powder or 1 dash garlic powder or 1 dash paprika, and more.

Yes, Emergency 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.

Emergency Crab Cakes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions