Best 10 Easy Crispy Crab Cakes Recipes

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Crispy crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a snack. They are relatively easy to make, and with the right ingredients and techniques, you can create perfectly crispy crab cakes that are sure to impress your friends and family. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the best crispy crab cakes, including tips on choosing the right crab meat, binding the crab cakes together, and cooking them to perfection. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven or skillet, and let's get started on creating the ultimate crispy crab cakes!

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

EASY CRAB CAKES



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Ready-to-go crabmeat makes these delicate patties easier than other crab cake recipes. You can also form the crab mixture into four thick patties instead of eight crab cakes. -Charlene Spelock, Apollo, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green onions, red pepper, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and cayenne; fold in crab., Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Divide mixture into eight portions; shape into 2-in. balls. Gently coat in bread crumbs and shape into 1/2-in.-thick patties., In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add crab cakes; cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CRAB CAKES RECIPE



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This easy crab cakes recipe has just 7 simple ingredients. It's packed with lumps of juicy crab meat, savory seasonings, and flaky breadcrumbs.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Dinner     Featured     Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound crab meat
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons fresh parsley (chopped)
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven broiler.
  • Combine crab meat, bread crumbs, Old Bay Seasoning, and parsley. Mix until well incorporated. But do not overmix. Crab meat should be lumpy.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together mayonnaise, mustard, and egg. Combine with other ingredients and mix well.
  • Form into patties and refrigerate for about half an hour. This will allow the crab cakes to firm up and prevent them from cracking or breaking up in the pan.
  • Put the patties into a lightly greased baking sheet. Broil for 10 to 15 minutes (or until lightly brown).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 cal

CRISP CRAB CAKES



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 8 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons nonfat milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
Dash of hot sauce
1 pound lump crab or crab claw meat, picked over
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Olive-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallions and bell pepper and cook until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly. Mix 1/2 cup panko, the egg and milk in a small bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay and hot sauce; fold in the crabmeat, panko mixture, scallionbell pepper mixture, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Shape into 8 patties and refrigerate 30 minutes. Coat the crab cakes with the remaining 1/2 cup panko. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Mist the crab cakes with cooking spray and cook, sprayed-side down, 3 to 4 minutes. Spray the tops, flip and cook 3 to 4 more minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 155 milligrams, Sodium 630 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 26 grams

EASY CRISPY CRAB CAKES



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These are delicious crab cakes that my mom makes..I think she got the recipe from a co-worker. It goes well with a black bean soup.

Provided by Nicole Can Cook

Categories     Crab

Time 18m

Yield 4 cakes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat
1 egg, beaten
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine red pepper, green onion, mayo, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir in crab, egg, and 1/3 c of the breadcrumbs (may be sticky).
  • Divide and form mixture into 4 balls.
  • Roll crab balls in remaining breadcrumbs.
  • Flatten into cakes about 1/2 inch thick.
  • In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and fry crab cakes 3-4 min per side, or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 110.4, Sodium 1195.8, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 18.6

CRISPY CRAB CAKES



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Provided by Brian Boitano

Categories     appetizer

Time 37m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound lump Dungeness crabmeat, drained
3 cups fresh bread crumbs, divided
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon hot sauce
3 eggs, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 lemon, juiced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups canola oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons blood orange juice
Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons blood orange juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
8 cups baby arugula
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl add the crabmeat, 1 cup of the bread crumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, 1 egg, parsley, lemon juice, and salt and pepper, to taste, and gently combine. Divide the crab mixture into 6 equal patties and arrange on a sheet pan lined with waxed paper.
  • Set up a breading station using 3 baking dishes or pie plates. In the first dish combine the flour with a healthy pinch of salt and pepper. In the second dish whisk together the remaining 2 eggs with 1/4 cup of water. In the third dish combine the remaining bread crumbs with a healthy pinch of salt and pepper. Dredged the crab cakes in the seasoned flour, then in the egg wash and then coat them thoroughly in the bread crumbs. Arrange on a sheet tray.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the cakes in batches of 6 until brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  • In a small bowl whisk together all of the remoulade ingredients and set aside until ready to use.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the olive oil, blood orange juice and Dijon mustard. Add the arugula, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to coat.
  • To Serve:
  • Divide the salad equally between 6 plates. Top with a crab cake, drizzle with remoulade and serve.

EASY FRIED CRAB CAKES



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A really easy and very tasty crab cake recipe I put together with my 5-year-old son.

Provided by John Houghton

Categories     Crab Cakes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed
1 medium bell pepper, minced
2 stalks green onions, white parts only, minced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons mayonnaise, or more to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste
2 pounds cooked blue crabmeat, drained
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, or more as needed
2 tablespoons canola oil, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Mix crushed crackers, bell pepper, green onions, egg, mayonnaise, and Dijon together in a large bowl. Gently fold in crabmeat, seafood seasoning, and black pepper using a wooden spoon or spatula. Form crabmeat mixture into 1/2-inch-thick patties, 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
  • Put bread crumbs on a plate. Coat patties with bread crumbs.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties in batches and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 153.6 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1215.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

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

BAKED CRAB CAKES



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These jumbo lump crab cakes taste just like the Chesapeake Bay style you would order from a restaurant. This recipe makes 4 jumbo crab cakes or 6 medium-sized crab cakes.

Provided by PATLUVSCOOKING

Categories     Crab Cakes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound cooked jumbo lump crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells
4 teaspoons mayonnaise
4 teaspoons dry bread crumbs
1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard
1 ½ teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Gently fold crabmeat, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, mustard, and seafood seasoning together in a large bowl, being careful not to overshred crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in egg. Form mixture into 4 large patties and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 134.5 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 693.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

QUICK & EASY CRAB CAKES



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Thanks to stuffing mix, these yummy crab cakes stay crispy golden on the outside and moist and fluffy on the inside! I got this recipe from a Kraft Foods magazine.

Provided by suzyhomemakerwannabe

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 ounce) box Stove Top stuffing mix (Whole Wheat for a healthier cake!)
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup Kraft mayonnaise
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained
3 tablespoons of kraft tartar sauce
1/2 cup of finely chopped purple onion

Steps:

  • Mix stuffing mix, water, mayo, crabmeat, tarter sauce and onion.
  • Cover and refridgerate for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat.
  • Shape 1/3 cupfuls of the mixture into patties, add to skillet in batches.
  • Cook 3 mintues on each side or until golden brown on both sides, being careful when turning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.5, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 27.5, Sodium 1018.2, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 13.7

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

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh crab meat. If using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
  • Be gentle when mixing the crab cakes. Over-mixing will make them tough.
  • Form the crab cakes into 1-inch balls, then flatten them into 1/2-inch thick patties.
  • Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or lemon wedge.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy delicious crab cakes at home.

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