How to Make Dorsey's Fish & Oyster House Crab Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Dorsey's Fish & Oyster House is renowned for its delectable seafood dishes, and one of their most popular items on the menu is their Crab Cakes. These crispy, flavorful cakes are a favorite among locals and tourists alike, and lucky for you, we've managed to get our hands on the secret recipe.

There's something special about Dorsey's Crab Cakes that sets them apart from the rest. Perhaps it's the perfect balance of spices, the generous chunks of ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning™
  • 2 tablespoons biscuit baking mix
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pound crabmeat
  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 9 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 6 to 8 crab cakes

  • Mix together Old Bay™ seasoning, baking mix, and parsley in a medium size mixing bowl. Stir mayonnaise, mustard, egg, and Worcestershire sauce into dry ingredients. Mix in crab meat gently. Form mixture into 6 to 8 balls.
  • Heat 1 inch oil in a large, heavy bottomed skillet to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place balls in pan, and flatten slightly with a spatula. Flip the crab cakes over after 3 minutes, or when the crab cake is browned on one side. Continue frying until done. Drain on paper towels.
  • Nutrition

    295 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 368mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 237mg