Chef John's Crab Cakes

Chef John's Crab Cakes

Try this crab cake recipe to see what crab cakes are supposed to be like. They’re basically fried lumps of crabmeat that are held together with minimal filler. Delicious!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Yield:
4 crab cakes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 8 saltine crackers, finely crushed
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pound fresh crabmeat, well drained
  • ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Step 1
Mix crushed crackers, mayonnaise, Dijon, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, egg, cayenne, and salt together in a large bowl. Add crabmeat and stir until combined but still chunky. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 2
Sprinkle bread crumbs onto a plate. Shape chilled crab mixture into four small, thick patties. Coat patties completely with bread crumbs.

Step 3
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add crab cakes and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

297
Calories
15g
Fat
11g
Carbs
29g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat15g 19%
Saturated Fat5g 26%
Cholesterol151mg 50%
Sodium728mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate11g 4%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars1g
Protein29g
Vitamin C4mg 21%
Calcium93mg 7%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium511mg 11%

*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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