How to Make Aunt Ruth's Crab Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crab cakes are a classic dish that hails from the Chesapeake Bay region, where fresh blue crab is plentiful. And when it comes to crab cakes, everyone claims to have the best recipe. But in my family, there's no debate - Aunt Ruth's crab cakes take the crown every time. These delectable little patties are packed with sweet, juicy crab meat and just the right amount of seasoning to let the flavor of the crab shine through. They're crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making for a pe...

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Ingredients

  • 16 saltine crackers, finely crushed
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 pound flaked cooked crabmeat
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®) (Optional)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 16 crab cakes

  • Stir together crushed crackers and water in a large bowl. Let stand until softened, about 1 minute. Fold in crabmeat, egg, mayonnaise, and mustard. Add seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; stir gently until evenly mixed. Form crab mixture into 3/4-inch-thick patties and place on a tray.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook patties in hot oil until golden brown and hot in the center, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.
  • Nutrition

    136 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 565mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 261mg