How to Make Chef John's Crab Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a seafood lover, then you probably already know that crab cakes are a classic and beloved dish. And if you're a fan of Chef John, then you know that his recipes are always top-notch and guaranteed to impress. So, when you combine the two, you get Chef John's Crab Cakes – a delicious and irresistible dish that is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection.

These crab cakes are made with lump crab meat, making them flavorful and luxurious, and they are seasoned to...

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Ingredients

  • 8 saltine crackers, finely crushed
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pound fresh crabmeat, well drained
  • ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 crab cakes

  • Mix crushed crackers, mayonnaise, Dijon, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, egg, cayenne, and salt together in a large bowl. Add crabmeat and stir until combined but still chunky. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs onto a plate. Shape chilled crab mixture into four small, thick patties. Coat patties completely with bread crumbs.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add crab cakes and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    297 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 151mg
    • Sodium: 728mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 511mg