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Close up of cakes on a plate garnished with fresh lemon and parsley.

Simple Crab Cake Recipe

Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crab cakes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
CHILL TIME:: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 large crab cakes
Calories: 222kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
This Simple Crab Cake Recipe will be your go-to! Lots of lump crab meat, a little binder to hold it together, and a few seasonings. Quickly fried to golden perfection making them crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
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Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup (55g) mayonnaise
  • 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 small rib celery, minced (about ¼ cup minced)
  • 1 pound (452g) fresh lump crab meat
  • ½ cup (40g) panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, mayo, mustard, worcestershire, Old Bay, and celery. Add crab meat and breadcrumbs. Gently fold in just until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Form chilled meat into 6 large patties. Melt a little butter in the skillet and fry patties for 3-5 minutes on each side or just until golden. Serve immediately with fresh lemon and desired sauce.

Notes

  1. Can omit the celery.
  2. For an appetizer form into smaller patties. These will cook much faster so adjust accordingly. 
  3. If you prefer to bake: Preheat the oven to 450℉. Grease a baking sheet with butter. Place formed patties on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1crab cake | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 878mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg