Easy Crab Cake Recipe to Try at Home

kelolalaut.com - A crab cake is a type of seafood dish that consists of crab meat, various seasonings, and other ingredients, such as breadcrumbs, eggs, and mayonnaise, formed into a patty and typically pan-fried or baked. It is a popular dish in coastal regions of the United States, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic states like Maryland, where it is considered a regional specialty. Crab cakes can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or as a sandwich filling, and they are often accompanied by sauces, such as tartar sauce or aioli.

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Here's a simple recipe for making crab cakes at home:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of fresh lump crab meat
• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 large egg, beaten
• Vegetable oil or butter for cooking

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Instructions:

1. Gently pick through the crab meat to remove any shells or cartilage.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, parsley, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and beaten egg until well combined.
3. Fold in the crab meat, being careful not to overmix and break up the lumps of crab.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the mixture to firm up.
5. Using your hands or an ice cream scoop, form the crab mixture into 8 equal-sized patties.
6. Heat a thin layer of oil or butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
7. When the oil is hot, add the crab cakes and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Transfer the cooked crab cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
9. Serve the crab cakes hot with your favorite sauce, such as tartar sauce, remoulade, or aioli.

Enjoy your homemade crab cakes!
 

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