How to Make Korean Crab Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re a fan of crab cakes and are looking to switch things up, then Korean crab cakes are the perfect recipe for you to try. These delicious and unique crab cakes are packed with bold and savory flavors that will leave your taste buds tingling with delight. With a combination of fresh crab meat, a blend of Korean spices, and a crispy exterior, these crab cakes are sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla)
  • 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
  • 3 ounces chopped shrimp
  • 1 ½ cups fresh breadcrumbs, made from crustless French bread
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons peanut oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 crab cakes

  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, cilantro, fresh ginger, and fish sauce. Mix in crab, shrimp, and 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs on a plate or shallow bowl. Drop 1/4 of the crab mixture onto breadcrumbs, and turn to coat. Shape into a circle or oval. repeat with remaining crab mixture.
  • Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook cakes in oil for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Nutrition

    255 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 235mg