Aunt Ruth's Crab Cakes

Aunt Ruth's Crab Cakes

This down-home crab cake recipe made with claw meat is heavy on the crab and light on the filler.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Yield:
16 crab cakes
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 16 saltine crackers, finely crushed
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 pound flaked cooked crabmeat
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®) (Optional)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup vegetable oil for frying

Directions

Step 1
Stir together crushed crackers and water in a large bowl. Let stand until softened, about 1 minute. Fold in crabmeat, egg, mayonnaise, and mustard. Add seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; stir gently until evenly mixed. Form crab mixture into 3/4-inch-thick patties and place on a tray.

Step 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3
Cook patties in hot oil until golden brown and hot in the center, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.

Editor’s Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

136
Calories
6g
Fat
5g
Carbs
14g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 136
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 8%
Saturated Fat1g 5%
Cholesterol68mg 23%
Sodium565mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate5g 2%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars0g
Protein14g
Vitamin C2mg 11%
Calcium44mg 3%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium261mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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