Jen'S Best Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Jen'S Best Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1# backfin otjumbo lump crab mat; 4 saltin crackers. crumbled; 1 T, fresh minced parsley; 1/2t . Worcestrchires auce; 2-3 shakes of Tabasco sauce; 1 egg, beaten; I cup mayonnaisod, ividod; 112t Old Bay seasoning; 1/2 t. salt; t/8 t. cracked pepper; paprika; fresh par3ley sprigs; 1 lemon, $liced for garnish

Servings: persons

1# backfin otjumbo lump crab mat
4 saltin crackers. crumbled
1 T, fresh minced parsley
1/2t . Worcestrchires auce
2-3 shakes of Tabasco sauce
1 egg, beaten
I cup mayonnaisod, ividod
112t Old Bay seasoning
1/2 t. salt
t/8 t. cracked pepper
paprika
fresh par3ley sprigs
1 lemon, $liced for garnish

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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: 1# backfin otjumbo lump crab mat, 4 saltin crackers. crumbled, 1 T, fresh minced parsley, 1/2t . Worcestrchires auce, and more.

Yes, Jen'S Best 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!

Jen'S Best Crab Cakes

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