Mike’S Maine Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Mike’S Maine Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells; 1 1/2 cups fresh corn or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed; 3/4 cup red bell pepper, diced; 3/4 cup celery, chopped; 3/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 1/2 cups saltine crumbs, divided; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells
1 1/2 cups fresh corn or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
3/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
3/4 cup celery, chopped
3/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 1/2 cups saltine crumbs, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed

1
In a medium bowl, mix together crabmeat, corn, bell pepper, celery, onion, mayonnaise, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Gently fold in the beaten egg and 1 1/2 cups of the cracker crumbs, taking care not to overwork the mixture.
3
Place remaining 1 cup crumbs on plate or shallow bowl.
4
Form crab mixture into 3-ounce patties, about 3-inches in diameter. Dip both sides of each patty into cracker crumbs, pressing gently to adhere crumbs.
5
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and melt the butter. Cook crab cakes until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side.
6
Serve.

815

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.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells, 1 1/2 cups fresh corn or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed, 3/4 cup red bell pepper, diced, 3/4 cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mike’S Maine 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.

Mike’S Maine Crab Cakes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions