How to Make Easy Fried Crab Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crab cakes are a delicious and indulgent seafood dish that can be made at home with ease. With their crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior, they are a popular choice for appetizers or main courses. If you love seafood and are looking for a simple yet delicious recipe to try, look no further than these easy fried crab cakes.

These crab cakes are made with simple ingredients that are likely already in your pantry or refrigerator, making them a convenient and budget-friendly opt...

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Ingredients

  • ½ (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed
  • 1 medium bell pepper, minced
  • 2 stalks green onions, white parts only, minced
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste
  • 2 pounds cooked blue crabmeat, drained
  • 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, or more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Mix crushed crackers, bell pepper, green onions, egg, mayonnaise, and Dijon together in a large bowl. Gently fold in crabmeat, seafood seasoning, and black pepper using a wooden spoon or spatula. Form crabmeat mixture into 1/2-inch-thick patties, 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
  • Put bread crumbs on a plate. Coat patties with bread crumbs.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties in batches and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil as needed.
  • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 154mg
    • Sodium: 1216mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 170mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 480mg