Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3lbs. Fresh Jumbo Lump Crabmeat; 1/4 cup chives (minced); 1/4 cup parsley leaves (minced); 1/4 cup dill leaves (minced); 2 cups fresh bread crumbs (no crust ) (and I usually use whole wheat to make it healthier); 1 red pepper; 1 yellow pepper; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 2 tbls. dijon mustard; salt (to taste); white pepper (to taste); tobasco (to taste); Panko bread crumbs

Servings: persons

3lbs. Fresh Jumbo Lump Crabmeat
1/4 cup chives (minced)
1/4 cup parsley leaves (minced)
1/4 cup dill leaves (minced)
2 cups fresh bread crumbs (no crust ) (and I usually use whole wheat to make it healthier)
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tbls. dijon mustard
salt (to taste)
white pepper (to taste)
tobasco (to taste)
Panko bread crumbs

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1. Mix crabmeat with herbs, peppers, salt, pepper, tabasco. Toss gently to combine.
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2. Add regular bread crumbs and toss again.
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3. Add mayo, dijon, and combine.
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4. Place thin layer of Panko bread crumbs into bottom of mold.
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5. Fill mold with crab cake mix (just below rim).
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6. Sprinkle top with more Panko bread crumbs.
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7. Pack crab cake mix firmly into the mold and gently push crab cake from mold.
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8. In a Saute pan, Saute until golden-brown on top and bottom.
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9. Finish in 425 degree oven for about 6min.

666

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* 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: 3lbs. Fresh Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, 1/4 cup chives (minced), 1/4 cup parsley leaves (minced), 1/4 cup dill leaves (minced), and more.

Yes, Jumbo Lump 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!

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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