New England Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: New England Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over and flaked; 1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs; 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional); 1/4 cup tartar sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over and flaked
1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs
1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
1/4 cup tartar sauce (optional)

1
Stir together egg, mayo, dijon mustard, butter, parsley, dry mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth.
2
Add crabmeat and stir to combine.
3
Shape mixture into 8 patties.
4
Roll patties in breadcrumbs and set aside until cooking.
5
Heat oil about 1-inch deep in a large skillet or frypan, and fry several crab cakes at a time (being sure not to crowd), until they are light golden and crispy.
6
Drain on paper toweling and keep warm while cooking the rest.
7
Serve them hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce, if desired.

256

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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 egg, lightly beaten, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon butter, melted, and more.

Yes, New England 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.

New England Crab Cakes

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