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Crab Cake

A crab cake is a popular American recipe that is prepared with crabmeat and other ingredients such as breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, and egg. It is then fried, sautéed, baked, or grilled.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 oz. panko or breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 large egg slightly beaten
  • ½ lb crab meat pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1 lemon quartered

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, vigorously mix 3 oz. (100 g) panko (or breadcrumbs) and all the other ingredients except the crab, olive oil and lemon.
  2. Add the crab and stir gently with a spatula until everything is incorporated.
  3. Add the remaining panko (or breadcrumbs) into a shallow dish.
  4. With wet hands, shape the crab mixture into 4 balls of equal size.
  5. Roll them in the panko.
  6. Gently flatten the crab balls to form 4 patties of about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
  7. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Add the patties and cook 3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  9. Serve with lemon wedges.