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Classic Crab Cakes

Name: Classic Crab Cakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh or canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed; 2 to 2-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs; 1 large 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, optional; Lemon wedges, optional

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

8 servings

Our 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 bestseller. The crabmeat's sweet and mild flavor is sparked by the blend of other ingredients. —Debbie Terenzini, Lusby, Maryland

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh or canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
2 to 2-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 large 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, optional
Lemon wedges, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the crab, bread crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, vegetables and seasonings. Shape into 8 patties. Broil or cook patties in a cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet in oil for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. If desired, serve with lemon.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled crab cakes in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat crab cakes on a baking sheet in a preheated 325° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 282 calories, 22g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.

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