Description
These delicious crab cakes are made with fresh lump crabmeat, seasoned with Old Bay, and fried to golden perfection. A classic seafood dish that’s perfect for any meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained and picked over
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine crabmeat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 8 crab cakes.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Cook the crab cakes until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
Notes
- Be sure to carefully pick over the crabmeat to remove any shells.
- For a crispier crust, you can lightly coat the crab cakes in additional breadcrumbs before frying.
- If you prefer, you can bake the crab cakes at 375°F for about 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes