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

If you're a fan of seafood, then you're probably familiar with the mouth-watering delight that is crab cakes. These delectable morsels of succulent crab meat, spices, and breadcrumbs are a beloved dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, a main course, or even as a snack. While there are countless variations of crab cake recipes out there, I'm here to share with you my tried and true method for making the most delicious crab cakes you've ever tasted.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can canned crabmeat, drained
  • 8 ounces buttery round crackers, crushed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs) or regular dry bread crumbs
  • ½ cup olive oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 crab cakes

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sauté green onions in hot oil until tender; set aside to cool slightly.
  • Combine crabmeat, sautéed green onions, crushed crackers, egg, mayonnaise, dry mustard, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into ten 1/2-inch-thick patties.
  • Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Press patties in bread crumbs to coat.
  • Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in hot oil until golden brown on each side. Drain briefly on a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    310 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 385mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 120mg