Glenn's Diner - Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Glenn's Diner - Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces claw meat; 3 ounces bread crumbs; 3 green onions, diced; 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning; 2 whole eggs; 1 pound lump crab meat; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 roasted red pepper; 7 fresh basil leaves; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 lemon; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Garlic, to taste

Servings: persons

6 ounces claw meat
3 ounces bread crumbs
3 green onions, diced
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
2 whole eggs
1 pound lump crab meat
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 roasted red pepper
7 fresh basil leaves
1 cup mayonnaise
1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Garlic, to taste

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Crab Cake Sauce
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Mix all ingredients together, except for the lump crabmeat.
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Fold in lump crabmeat.
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Portion crab cakes using a round cookie cutter into 4 to 6 servings.
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Sear crab cakes in saute pan for 2 minute on each side.
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Saute roasted red pepper and basil leaves in olive oil until the basil leaves become wilted.
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Using a food processor, combine the sauteed pepper and basil leaves with the mayonnaise and lemon.
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Add salt, pepper and garlic to taste while processing.
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Serve with crab cakes.
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This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

574

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces claw meat, 3 ounces bread crumbs, 3 green onions, diced, 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning, and more.

Yes, Glenn's Diner - 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Glenn's Diner - Crab Cakes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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