Golden Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Golden Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh lump Florida crabmeat; 2 Tbsp. red onion, minced; 2 Tbsp. bell pepper, green or red, minced; 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced; 2 egg whites; 3/4 c. mayonnaise; 1 tsp. dry mustard; 2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning; juice of 1 lemon; salt and pepper to taste; cracker meal, as needed; fresh bread crumbs, as needed; olive oil, as needed for pan frying

Servings: persons

1 lb. fresh lump Florida crabmeat
2 Tbsp. red onion, minced
2 Tbsp. bell pepper, green or red, minced
1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
2 egg whites
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. dry mustard
2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste
cracker meal, as needed
fresh bread crumbs, as needed
olive oil, as needed for pan frying

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1. In a medium-sized bowl combine the first four ingredients.
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2. In a separate bowl combine the next five ingredients and stir mixture until smooth. Add to crabmeat mixture; stir and gradually add cracker meal until cakes can be formed.
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3. Roll formed cakes in the fresh bread crumbs and pan fry in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
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Recipe courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing
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Wine pairings:
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Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio-Chardonnay, Riesling/Rhine

389

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 lb. fresh lump Florida crabmeat, 2 Tbsp. red onion, minced, 2 Tbsp. bell pepper, green or red, minced, 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Golden 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.

Golden Crab Cakes

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