Mrs. Duvall'S Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Mrs. Duvall'S Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup onion, minced; 2 medium eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over and flaked; 1 cup soda cracker, FINELY crushed; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup olive oil; chili-garlic sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 chives, chopped finely; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons chili sauce; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup white wine, Riesling; 2 -3 tablespoons lime juice; lemon wedge

Servings: persons

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup onion, minced
2 medium eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over and flaked
1 cup soda cracker, FINELY crushed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup olive oil
chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 chives, chopped finely
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chili sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup white wine, Riesling
2 -3 tablespoons lime juice
lemon wedge

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["In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, onion, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt and cayenne.", "Fold in crabmeat and 1/4 cup of cracker crumbs.", "Shape mixture into 16 cakes about 1"" thick. Coat crab cakes with remaining cracker crumbs and transfer to a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.", "Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to ""set"" cakes.", "*About 10 minutes before cooking cakes,* MAKE SAUCE.", "Heat oil in small heavy sauce pan over medium-low heat.", "Add chives and garlic; saute until tender, about 3 minutes.", "Add chili sauce and stir 1 minute. Immediately, add cream, wine and lime juice. Simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.", "Remove from heat, cover and keep warm over hot water.", "MAKE CRAB CAKES:(Handle crab cakes gently with wide-thin metal spatual, for best results).", "When ready to serve:", "In cast iron skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in 2 tablespoons of oil.", "When foam subsides, add half crab cakes and cook over moderate heat until golden and crisp, 2-3 minutes per side.", "Drain crab cakes on paper towels; then keep warm in a low oven.", "Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and 2 tablespoons of oil and cook the remaining crab cakes.", "Serve with lemon wedges and Garlic-Chili Sauce."]

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup onion, minced, 2 medium eggs, lightly beaten, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Mrs. Duvall'S 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.

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Mrs. Duvall'S Crab Cakes

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