Crab Cakes
Delicious crab cakes that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for dinner parties or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (divided)
- 2 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, gently mix the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add ½ cup of breadcrumbs and chopped parsley into the mixture, then fold in the beaten egg.
- Form the mixture into small patties and coat them with the remaining breadcrumbs.
Cooking
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs or spices. Customize with jalapeños for a spicy kick or swap crab for shrimp.