Lake Des Allemands Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Lake Des Allemands Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs crabmeat; ½ teaspoon basil; ¼ cup yellow onion, finely diced; ¼ cup celery, finely diced; ¼ cup red bell pepper, finely diced; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; ¼ cup creole mustard or ¼ cup grainy Dijon mustard; ¼ cup parsley, chopped; ¼ teaspoon thyme; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce; 1 large egg; 2 cups plain breadcrumbs, dried; ¾ cup canola oil

Servings: persons

2 lbs crabmeat
½ teaspoon basil
¼ cup yellow onion, finely diced
¼ cup celery, finely diced
¼ cup red bell pepper, finely diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
¼ cup creole mustard or ¼ cup grainy Dijon mustard
¼ cup parsley, chopped
¼ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 large egg
2 cups plain breadcrumbs, dried
¾ cup canola oil

1
In a large mixing bowl combine crab meat, onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, mayo, mustard and parsley.
2
Mix all ingredients until well incorporated.
3
Add thyme, basil, pepper, salt, Worcestershire, hot sauce and egg, stirring well.
4
Add 1 cup of the bread crumbs, mixing well.
5
Form crab cakes in your hands, about 1/2 inch thick, 3 inches around.
6
In a large cast iron skillet heat oil over medium high heat.
7
Coat the outside of each crab cake lightly with remaining bread crumbs and pan fry on each side until golden brown.
8
Serve hot with remoulade, tartar or cocktail sauce.

650

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.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs crabmeat, ½ teaspoon basil, ¼ cup yellow onion, finely diced, ¼ cup celery, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Lake Des Allemands 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.

Lake Des Allemands Crab Cakes

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