Best 11 Acadias Crab Cakes Recipes

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Acadian crab cakes are a classic Cajun dish, made with fresh crab meat, and a variety of seasonings. The combination of lump crab meat, bell peppers, onions, and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying dish. Served with a remoulade sauce, Acadian crab cakes are a delight for seafood enthusiasts.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST EVER CRAB CAKES



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These are the fastest, easiest crab cakes I have ever made and some of the best I have ever eaten! Serve with coarse mustard on the plate or your favorite mustard sauce.

Provided by LINDACHEK

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 teaspoons lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon minced green onions
8 ounces crabmeat
½ cup crushed buttery round crackers
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, tarragon, and scallions. Gently stir in crabmeat, being careful not to break up meat. Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Form crab mixture into 4 patties. Place patties in skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 108.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 354.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

THE BEST CRAB CAKES



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When we set out to make the "best" crab cakes, opinions in the test kitchen were strong and varied. But we could all agree on plenty of fresh, high-quality crabmeat with very little filler. After some tinkering, we created these decadent cakes-generously sized and highly seasoned-with plenty of lemon juice, fresh herbs and spices. The jumbo lump crabmeat is front and center, so splurge on the best and freshest you can find.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds fresh jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
1 1/2 cups panko
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped chives
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Juice and zest of 1 lemon, plus more lemon wedges for serving
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped dill pickles (about 2 whole pickles)
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
1 tablespoon minced chives
Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the crab cakes: Gently fold together the crabmeat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, chives, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper and the juice and zest of one lemon in a large bowl. Refrigerate the crab mixture for 15 minutes to firm up; this allows the breadcrumbs to absorb some of the liquid, helping the crab cakes bind together.
  • Meanwhile, make the tartar sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, chives, zest and juice of 1 lemon in a medium bowl and mix until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Scoop heaping half cups of the crab mixture and pat into 2 1/2-inch wide patties. Lightly press them together so they do not fall apart while cooking. You should have 8 patties.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crab cakes to the pan and cook until golden, about 2 minutes, then flip using a flat metal spatula. Continue to cook until lightly golden, about 1 1/2 minutes then transfer the pan to the oven. Cook until the crab cakes are completely heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve the crab cakes with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

ACADIA'S CRAB CAKES



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I love dungeness crab however I don't get it that often living on the East Coast. However, our local supermarket had fully cooked dungeness crab leg clusters on sale so I decided to make crab cakes from the succulent meat as my DH does not like to work for his crab.

Provided by AcadiaTwo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 8 crab cakes, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 bell pepper (red)
1/2 onion (sweet)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup caesar salad dressing (I use Marie's)
16 ounces crab
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (dry, Italian)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (optional, to taste)

Steps:

  • Clean and remove seeds from bell pepper, and dice small.
  • Dice onion small too.
  • Pre-Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In skillet, ad olive oil and saute onions and bell peppers until tender on medium heat. About 10 minutes, stirring so they don't burn.
  • Add garlic and saute for an additional minute.
  • Set aside and allow to cool.
  • In a small bowl, add egg, Worcestershire sauce and Caesar salad dressing and mix well.
  • In a larger bowl, add crab and if you are using canned crab, pick through it and look for pieces of shells or cartilage and discard.
  • Add sauteed bell pepper, onion, garlic and bread crumbs and mix well.
  • Then add egg mixture and mix it well so all is coated well.
  • On a jelly roll baking pan (cookie sheet with sides), cover with a sheet of baker's parchment paper.
  • Form eight crab cakes and place them on top of parchment lined pan.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.9, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 65.3, Sodium 513.2, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 12.2

CRAB CAKE AND FRIED GREEN TOMATO SLIDERS



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Two summer favorites join forces in these superlative sliders: crab cakes and fried green tomatoes. While the crab cakes cook in the oven, green tomatoes are breaded and fried. A creamy homemade remoulade spread pulls together these crispy, juicy bites.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 sliders

Number Of Ingredients 31

1 pound fresh jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
3/4 cup panko
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Softened unsalted butter, for the baking sheet
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons capers, chopped
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 clove garlic, grated
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups panko
3 small green tomatoes, sliced into 9 rounds (see Cook's Note)
One 10-ounce package sweet slider buns
Store-bought pickled red onions, for serving
Bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces, for serving

Steps:

  • For the crab cakes: Gently fold together the crabmeat, panko, mayonnaise, chives, Dijon, seafood seasoning, lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Refrigerate the crab mixture for 30 minutes to firm up; this allows the panko to absorb some of the liquid, helping the crab cakes bind together.
  • For the remoulade: Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, parsley, Dijon, capers, hot sauce, Worcestershire, paprika, cayenne, garlic, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl and mix until combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • For the crab cakes: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with butter.
  • Scoop 1/3-cup mounds of the crab mixture, pat into 1-inch-thick patties and place on the prepared baking sheet. You should have 9 patties. Bake until golden around the edges and heated through, about 205 minutes.
  • For the fried green tomatoes: Meanwhile, heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large Dutch oven or skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Line a plate with paper towels or set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Whisk together the flour, cayenne, garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Whisk the eggs in another shallow dish. Put the panko in a third shallow dish. Dip each tomato slice in the flour, then egg, then panko.
  • Fry the green tomatoes, flipping, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the prepared plate or rack.
  • For serving: Split the slider buns. Put a fried green tomato on each bottom bun. Spoon some remoulade over each, add a crab cake and top with pickled red onions and Bibb lettuce. Close the sliders with the top buns.

CRAB CAKES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 26 mini crab cakes; 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup small diced red onion (1 small onion)
1 1/2 cups small diced celery (4 stalks)
1/2 cup small diced red bell pepper (1 small pepper)
1/2 cup small diced yellow bell pepper (1 small pepper)
1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound lump crabmeat, drained and picked to remove shells
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup good mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
For frying
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons oil, onion, celery, red and yellow bell peppers, parsley, capers, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, crab boil seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large saute pan over medium-low heat and cook until the vegetables are soft, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, break the lump crabmeat into small pieces and toss with the bread crumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, and eggs. Add the cooked mixture and mix well. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Shape into bite-sized crab cakes.
  • Heat the butter and olive oil for frying over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add the crab cakes and fry for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until browned. Drain on paper towels; keep them warm in a 250 degree oven and serve hot.

CRAB CAKES BALTIMORE-STYLE



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This is a classic crab cake inspired by those that were served at Obrycki's Crab House, a rollicking fish restaurant in a former row house on East Pratt Street in Baltimore. They are simply delicious.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     breakfast, easy, quick, appetizer, main course

Time 15m

Yield 12 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup crushed Saltine crackers
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red hot pepper flakes
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley sprigs
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound crab meat, lump preferred, shell and cartilage removed
1/2 cup finely ground fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the eggs, celery, saltines, mayonnaise, mustard, Old Bay Seasoning, pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, scallions, salt and pepper, and blend well. Add the crab meat, folding it in lightly without breaking it up.
  • Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions. Shape them into hamburger-like patties. Dredge them lightly in the bread crumbs.
  • Heat approximately 2 tablespoons of the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Saute the crab cakes 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown, using the remaining 2 tablespoons oil if necessary. Drain on paper towels immediately. Serve the crab cakes with this French Creole-inspired remoulade sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 156, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 361 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

CRAB CAKES



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The verdict in the test kitchen was unanimous: When we order crab cakes in restaurants, these meaty beauties are what we want-not the bready hockey pucks that dot many menus around the country. Pair them with a simple salad or some fries for a Chesapeake-inspired two-person dinner done right.

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Egg     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Crab     Summer     Pan-Fry     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices firm white sandwich bread
1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
2 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
Accompaniment:
lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Tear bread into small pieces into a bowl with crab. Add mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, 2 Tbsp egg (discard remainder), and a pinch of salt. Mix together gently but thoroughly, then form into 4 patties (about 3 inches in diameter).
  • Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until foam subsides, then cook crab cakes, turning once, until golden brown, about 6 minutes total.
  • Serve with:
  • french fries and/or baby greens tossed with lemon vinaigrette.

CRAB CAKES



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Mace, nutmeg's peppery sister, is what makes the difference in these crab cakes. The recipe, adapted from "Gullah Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes From the Matriarch of Edisto Island," comes from Emily Meggett, one of the most well-respected cooks in the Gullah Geechee community, whose food traditions are built largely on the crabs, shrimp and fish they pull from the water near their homes along the southeastern shoreline. She has made thousands of these using freshly cooked blue crabs, but meat that has already been picked and processed works as well. Be sparing with the bread crumbs, which should just hold the mixture together, then add more if the cakes are falling apart. Make sure the pan is very hot, then reduce the heat the minute they hit the oil. Keep a close eye while they brown. These are lovely bites to start a meal, or can star as supper, alongside rice and fresh vegetables. Ms. Meggett serves them with what she calls pink sauce, which is similar to this sauce, with the addition of grated onion and lemon.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     dinner, seafood, appetizer, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield About 12 large crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 slices soft white or whole-wheat bread
1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter
1 large onion, grated
1/4 cup/30 grams self-rising flour (see Tip)
1 1/2 cups/355 milliliters whole or 2-percent milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
2 pounds/907 grams lump crab meat, drained if needed
1/2 cup/120 milliliters vegetable oil, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • Heat the broiler to 500 degrees (or its highest setting). On your oven's highest rack, broil all the bread slices on a baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden and crisp but not burned. Flip all the slices over and broil for another 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the broiler off and allow the bread to crisp in the oven until totally dry, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the bread from the oven and let cool. Using a box grater or rolling pin, coarsely grate and crush the bread slices into bread crumbs (or, pulse them in a food processor). The crumbs should look and feel like sand; you should get about 4 cups. Set the bread crumbs aside.
  • In a large cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the butter and onion into a large bowl. Whisk the flour into the melted butter and onion, then slowly whisk in the milk to make a creamy sauce. Once the sauce is smooth, whisk in the eggs, lemon juice, vinegar and mace.
  • Add the crab meat to the cream sauce and mix lightly with a fork; don't break up the pieces of crab meat. Gently fold in just enough of the bread crumbs so that the mixture holds together (about 2 1/2 cups). Divide the crab mixture into 12 equal portions, setting them on a baking sheet as you go. They should be thick rounds - about the size of the palm of your hand, and roughly 1 1/2 inches thick.
  • Using your hand, take a scoop of the toasted bread crumbs and coat each crab cake.
  • Wipe out the skillet and heat the oil over high. Once the oil is hot, place a few of the crab cakes in the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through. Place the cooked crab cakes on a paper towel to drain. Working in batches, cook the remaining crab cakes, adding more oil as needed.
  • Serve crab cakes immediately, or set aside in a warm oven (see Tip) while you cook the remaining crab cakes.

CRAB CAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: small shallot, fresh parsley, fresh chives, egg, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, fresh lump crab meat, fine sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, panko breadcrumbs, all purpose flour, unsalted butter, tartar sauce, lemon wedge

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
1 egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper, optional
1 lb fresh lump crab meat, picked over
fine sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons all purpose flour, for dusing
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
tartar sauce, recipe follows
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the shallot, parsley, chives, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne if using.
  • Add the crabmeat, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Add the breadcrumbs and mix just to combine.
  • Form into 6 equal patties and place on a plate. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, up to 1 hour.
  • Coat the cakes lightly with flour, and shake off any excess.
  • In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Fry the crab cakes until golden and crisp, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain slightly.
  • Serve warm with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 1 gram

BAKED CRAB CAKES



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Reel in a breezy taste of the seashore with these easy and delicious crab cakes from Nashville, Tennessee's Amelia Sunderland. TIP: For a heftier "burger," make two larger patties and serve on buns.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Tartar sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Shape into four patties; cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , Place crab cakes on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with tartar sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 198mg cholesterol, Sodium 619mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FAIDLEY'S WORLD FAMOUS CRAB CAKES



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These take a while to make, but are worth it. I got these from the newspaper years ago. Faidley's is in Lexington Market on Eutaw St. in Baltimore, MD.

Provided by Bliss

Categories     Crab

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb large lump crabmeat, picked over
1 cup crushed saltine
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 egg
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash Tabasco sauce
vegetable oil (for frying) (optional)
clarified butter (optional) or olive oil, for sauteing (optional)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickle
1/4 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon pickle juice

Steps:

  • Crab cakes: Spread the crab meat out in a flat pan and sprinkle the crushed saltines over the top.
  • In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, egg, mustard, Worcestershire and tobasco.
  • Pour the mayonnaise over the crab meat and gently toss or fold the ingredients together, taking care not to break up the lumps of crab meat.
  • Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minute.
  • before forming the cakes.
  • Form the cakes by hand or with an ice cream scoop into 8 mounds about 3" in diameter and 3/4" thick.
  • Do NOT pack the mixture too firmly.
  • The cakes should be as loose as possible, yet still hold their shape.
  • Place the cakes on a tray or platter lined with wax paper, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cooking.
  • Tartar sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, dill pickles, onion, parsley and dill pickle juice.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour.
  • To fry: Pour oil into a heavy skillet to a depth of about 1 ½".
  • Heat oil and fry crab cakes, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 4 minute.
  • on each side.
  • Remove with a slotted utensil to a paper towel to drain.
  • To broil: Slip them under a preheated broiler until nicely browned, turning to cook evenly, about 4-5 minute.
  • on each side To sauté: Heat a small amount of clarified butter or olive oil, or a combination, in a skillet and sauté the cakes, turning several times, until golden brown, about 8 minute.
  • total cooking time.
  • Serve at once with tartar sauce on the side.
  • Makes 4 servings.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality crab meat for the best flavor and texture in your crab cakes.
  • Use a combination of jumbo lump crab meat and claw meat for a balanced texture.
  • Gently mix the crab meat with the other ingredients to avoid breaking it up too much.
  • Form the crab cakes into patties that are about 1 1/2 inches thick and 3 inches in diameter.
  • Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium-high heat until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the crab cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Acadia's Crab Cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, Acadia's Crab Cakes are a great choice for your next seafood meal.

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