USA · Fish and Seafood Dishes

Crab Cakes

Crab cakes are an exquisite and delicious dish.

55 min✻4 servings✻275 kcal
Crab Cakes

Ingredients

  • large pieces of crab meat450 g
  • eggs2
  • mayonnaise1/3 cup
  • Dijon mustard1 tbsp
  • Worcestershire sauce1 tsp
  • lemon juice1 tsp
  • cayenne pepper1/2 tsp
  • fresh parsley1 tbsp
  • breadcrumbs1/4 cup
  • olive oil for frying2 tbsp
  • salt and pepperto taste

Method

  1. 1Combine eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, cayenne pepper and parsley in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. 2Gently add the crabmeat and breadcrumbs. Mix gently, being careful not to break up the large pieces of crabmeat.
  3. 3Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the mixture set slightly.
  4. 4Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Divide the mixture into 4-6 equal portions and form into patties.
  5. 5Fry until golden on both sides, about 3-5 minutes on each side. Serve hot with a slice of lemon, tartar sauce, or cocktail sauce.