CHEF JOHN'S CRAB CAKES

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These are what crab cakes are supposed to be like. They are basically a fried lump of crabmeat, held together with a minimum of filler. Delicious!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 1h23m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pound fresh crabmeat, well drained
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Mix saltine crackers, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
  • Stir in crabmeat until mixture is combined but still chunky. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle breadcrumbs on a plate.
  • Shape chilled crab mixture into 4 small thick patties; coat completely with bread crumbs.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-heat; cook crab cakes until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 150.6 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 727.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Ismail Zahir
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I made these crab cakes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Fatima Babar
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These crab cakes were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I will reduce the amount of salt in the recipe next time. Otherwise, they were very good.


Gulzar Ahmad
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I've made these crab cakes several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I usually use a combination of crab meat and shrimp, and I add a little bit of Old Bay seasoning to the mix. They are a


aryan ansari271
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These crab cakes were very good. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I served them with a side of tartar sauce and they were a hit with my family.


Mutebi Elijah
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I made these crab cakes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


NABEEL Raja
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These crab cakes were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I will reduce the amount of salt in the recipe next time. Otherwise, they were very good.


Sikander Jahangir
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I've made these crab cakes several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I usually use a combination of crab meat and shrimp, and I add a little bit of Old Bay seasoning to the mix. They are a


Qasim CR7
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These crab cakes were very good. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I served them with a side of tartar sauce and they were a hit with my family.


Md Ragib Israk
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I made these crab cakes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Layla Walsh
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These crab cakes were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I will reduce the amount of salt in the recipe next time. Otherwise, they were very good.


Daniel Lo Ponte (dloponte)
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I've made these crab cakes several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I usually use a combination of crab meat and shrimp, and I add a little bit of Old Bay seasoning to the mix. They are a


Tony Noel
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These crab cakes were very good. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I served them with a side of tartar sauce and they were a hit with my family.


Steve Saunders
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I made these crab cakes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


rabia ali
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These crab cakes were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I will reduce the amount of salt in the recipe next time. Otherwise, they were very good.


Kabelo Lebekwe
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I've made these crab cakes several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I usually use a combination of crab meat and shrimp, and I add a little bit of Old Bay seasoning to the mix. They are a


Adam Gibbons
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These crab cakes were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The crab meat was fresh and flavorful, and the bread crumbs and seasonings gave them a nice crispy exterior. I served them with a side of tartar sa