Sauteed Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Sauteed Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. lump crab meat; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. black pepper; 1/2 red bell pepper, minced; 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter; 1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsp. lightly beaten egg; 1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 hard-cooked egg (1/2 chopped fine, other half quartered); 1/3 c. fresh bread crumbs; 1 tsp. vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. lump crab meat
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/2 red bell pepper, minced
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. lightly beaten egg
1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 hard-cooked egg (1/2 chopped fine, other half quartered)
1/3 c. fresh bread crumbs
1 tsp. vegetable oil

1
Combine crab meat, salt and pepper.
2
In a small saucepan, cook the bell pepper in 3 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat, stirring until softened.
3
Remove pan from heat.
4
Stir in lemon juice, beaten egg and Worcestershire sauce.
5
Stir the mixture into the crab meat.
6
Add chopped egg and bread crumbs.
7
Combine gently, but thoroughly.
8
Form into 4 patties.
9
Heat oil and remaining butter.
10
Saute crab cakes, turning them after 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
11
Add more oil and butter to pan if necessary to prevent sticking.
12
Serve with tartar sauce.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. lump crab meat, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. black pepper, 1/2 red bell pepper, minced, and more.

Yes, Sauteed 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.

Sauteed Crab Cakes

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