Classic Crab Cakes Recipe

Classic Crab Cakes Recipe Classic Crab Cakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 4

This region is known for good seafood, and crab cakes are a traditional favorite. I learned to make them from a chef in a restaurant where they were a best-seller. The crabmeat's sweet and mild flavor is sparked by the blend of other ingredients. -Debbie Terenzini, Lusby, Maryland

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Classic Crab Cakes Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
10 10 20

Ingredients

  • 1 pound canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
  • 2 to 2-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup each chopped celery, green pepper and onion
  • 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Lemon slices, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the crab, bread crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, vegetables and seasonings. Shape into eight patties. Broil patties or cook in a skillet in oil for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with lemon if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 crab cake equals 282 calories, 22 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 85 mg cholesterol, 638 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 14 g protein.

Originally published as Classic Crab Cakes in Taste of Home August/September 1999, p31

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2012 by jmkasprak

These crab cakes a delicious. I liked the texture that the celery and green pepper added, and the old bay seasoning gave it some punch. I used dry bread crumbs (3/4 cup) instead of soft bread crumbs.

Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2011 by Tbone2832

They where excellent. I used olive oil instead of butter and egg whites. I will make them again and again

Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2011 by creegercrewof7

good basic recipe- the "classic" crab cake

Reviewed on Jul. 06, 2009 by PoohGal79

Can this be baked following THIS recipe to make it lower in fat? The only ingredient I can see to change is the mayo to a lower fat version. . .

 
 

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