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Crab Cakes Recipe
Homemade Crab Cakes are better than restaurant versions because they are loaded with fresh lump crab meat. We love this crab cake recipe because it has very little filler and is seasoned to perfection.
👥 15 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Natasha Kravchuk📖 natashaskitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●bowl
- ●mixing bowl
- ●whisk
- ●pan
📝 Preparation Steps
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How to Make Crab Cakes:
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In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp oil and sautee diced bell pepper and onion until golden and soft (⏱️ 7-9 min) then remove from heat and let cool.
medium onion (1 cup, finely diced)1
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 3 Tbsp mayo, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, old bay seasoning or cajun, garlic salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
large eggs2Worcestershire sauce1 tspold bay seasoning (or cajun seasoning*)1 tsptsp black pepper1/2
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Drain and pick over the crab meat to make sure there aren’t any stray shells, lightly breaking up big pieces of meat. Transfer to the large bowl with egg mixture.
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Add cooled bell pepper and onion, panko crumbs and parsley and stir until combined and moistened. Cover and refrigerate ⏱️ 30 minutes.
medium onion (1 cup, finely diced)1
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Divide mixture into about 15 cakes. With wet hands, lightly shape into 1/2” thick patties. Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 Tbsp oil and 1 Tbsp butter and sautee crab cakes in batches for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes per side (reduce heat if browning too quickly). Transfer to a serving platter and repeat with remaining crab cakes adding more oil and butter.
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How to Make Crab Cake Dip:
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In a small bowl, stir together the lemon aioli dip ingredients until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve with the warm crab cakes.
Nutrition Facts
calories
156 kcal
fat Content
13 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.4 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
425 mg
protein Content
7 g
trans Fat Content
0.1 g
cholesterol Content
43 mg
carbohydrate Content
3 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
unsaturated Fat Content
9 g
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