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The Best Crab Cakes

Ever wondered how to make The Best Crab Cakes? I have the answer here! Perfectly seasoned, big pieces of crab, with ingredients that let it shine as the star of the show. Paired with my homemade tartar sauce, this recipe is a show-stopper for your family, friends, or special guests.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minutes or less, appetizer, crab, crab cakes, seafood, tartar sauce
Servings: 8
Calories: 241kcal
Author: Nicole Beaulieu

Ingredients

Crab Cakes

  • 1 lb lump crab fresh (and cooked) or canned
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tbsp parsley freshly chopped
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp pepper or to taste
  • olive oil for frying
  • lemon wedges to serve

Tartar Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2-3 tbsp dill pickles finely diced
  • 1 small shallot finely diced, about 1 tbsp
  • 1 tbsp dill freshly chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice to taste
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp pepper or to taste
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Instructions

Tartar Sauce

  • Mix the tartar sauce ingredients together. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in the fridge.

Crab Cakes

  • Add the crab, egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, dijon, Worcestershire, Old Bay, parsley, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined and let the mixture stand for 10-15 minutes.
  • Form the mixture into 8 equally-sized pucks. Make them as thick or thin as you prefer. Preheat a large skillet for 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat.
  • Add a few tbsp of olive oil to the skillet, enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Carefully place the crab cakes into the pan, working in batches if needed, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Allow the crab cakes to cool for a few minutes before serving with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

Notes

Nutritional information is for 1 crab cake plus ~1 1/2 tbsp tartar sauce.
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on the ingredients you use.
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Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 883mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg