Easy Crab Cakes is a practical, flavorful seafood recipe made with familiar ingredients and simple steps.
Prep 15 min • Cook 10 min • Makes 8
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Gives crab cakes an even, crisp golden crust on both sides.
The classic Chesapeake spice blend that makes crab cakes taste right.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lump crabmeat
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Check crabmeat for shell pieces.
- Mix egg, mayonnaise, mustard, seasoning, and lemon.
- Fold in crab and enough crumbs to hold together.
- Shape eight cakes and chill 15 minutes.
- Pan-fry in oil 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Tips for the best results
Fold gently so the crab stays in large, tender pieces.
Shop this recipe
Slides under delicate crab cakes and flips them without breaking.
Leer esta receta en español: Croquetas de Cangrejo Fáciles Estilo Maryland
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