Best 5 Easy Crab Cakes Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing crab cakes, a harmonious blend of fresh crab meat, aromatic herbs, and a symphony of spices. Perfectly golden on the outside and tender on the inside, these crab cakes are a seafood delicacy that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the culinary adventure we have prepared, featuring three distinctive crab cake recipes that cater to various dietary preferences. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast seeking a classic crab cake experience, a health-conscious individual desiring a lighter option, or a vegetarian yearning for a plant-based alternative, we have a recipe that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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 MARYLAND CRAB CAKES



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Delicious and easy fried crab cakes with little filler and a ton of crab flavor.

Provided by shelleyannsham

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound cooked crab claw meat, drained
8 saltine crackers, crushed
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 ½ teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 pinch ground black pepper
⅓ cup vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Mix crab, crushed crackers, egg, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, seafood seasoning, mustard, lemon zest, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Shape into 6 cakes and place in the refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour 1/8 inch vegetable oil into a large iron skillet or frying pan. Heat over medium-high heat.
  • Remove cakes from the refrigerator and fry in the hot oil until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 178.8 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1058.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

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

EASY CRAB CAKES



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This simple crab cake recipe came from an old community cookbook. It was the recipe my father used.

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories     Crab

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb crabmeat, flaked
1 egg, beaten
1 cup cracker crumb
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons butter
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
oil, as needed for frying

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients and shape into cakes of desired size.
  • Fry in skillet at medium low heat in small amount of oil until golden brown, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.5, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 166.2, Sodium 1483.9, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 33.6

EASY CRAB CAKES



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These fresh-tasting, easy crab cakes are perfect for dinner any night of the week--just serve them with a simple, low-carb mustard sauce or 1/2 tablespoon of mayonnaise.

Provided by Renne Thomas

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¾ pounds cooked crabmeat
2 large eggs
1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon diced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon diced green bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 serving cooking spray

Steps:

  • Mix crabmeat, eggs, mayonnaise, red and green bell peppers, parsley, baking powder, Worcestershire sauce, and seafood seasoning in a large bowl until blended.
  • Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Working in batches, use a tablespoon to carefully spoon poker chip-sized mini "cakes" into the skillet; batter will be loose. Cook on one side until firm, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until lightly browned and heated through, about 1 minute more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 163.9 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 887.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweet, delicate flavor that is perfect for crab cakes. Avoid using frozen or canned crab meat, as it will not have the same flavor or texture.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the crab cakes. Overmixing the crab cakes will make them tough. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined.
  • Don't overcook the crab cakes. Crab cakes are best cooked over medium heat until they are golden brown and cooked through. Overcooking will make them dry and tough.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Crab cakes are traditionally served with tartar sauce, but you can also try them with cocktail sauce, remoulade, or your favorite dipping sauce.

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 tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect crab cakes at home.

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