Best 10 Quick Easy Crab Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of crab cakes, a culinary delight that combines the sweet taste of crab meat with a crispy, golden-brown exterior. These savory patties are a versatile dish, perfect for a quick and easy lunch or as an elegant appetizer at a dinner party. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to tantalize your taste buds, from the classic Maryland crab cake to unique variations that incorporate different ingredients and cooking methods. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or want to experiment with new flavors, we have the perfect crab cake recipe for you. Dive into the world of crab cakes and discover the perfect balance of sweet crab meat, crispy coating, and flavorful fillings.

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BEST EVER CRAB CAKES



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These are the fastest, easiest crab cakes I have ever made and some of the best I have ever eaten! Serve with coarse mustard on the plate or your favorite mustard sauce.

Provided by LINDACHEK

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 teaspoons lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon minced green onions
8 ounces crabmeat
½ cup crushed buttery round crackers
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, tarragon, and scallions. Gently stir in crabmeat, being careful not to break up meat. Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Form crab mixture into 4 patties. Place patties in skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 108.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 354.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

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

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

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

QUICK & EASY CRAB CAKE RECIPE



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No longer just for weddings and restaurant menus, try our easy crab cake recipe can be made at home. STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix is the key to every tasty bite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Cornbread Stuffing Mix
2 cans (6 oz. each) crabmeat, drained, flaked
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges

Steps:

  • Add boiling water to stuffing mix in large bowl; stir just until moistened. Let stand 5 min.
  • Add crabmeat and eggs; mix lightly. Shape into 6 patties.
  • Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add crab patties; cook 5 min. on each side or until heated through and lightly browned on both sides. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Sodium 760 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 14 g

EASY CRAB CAKES WITH PANKO



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Easy, restaurant-grade crab cakes with panko. Serve them warm with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, or tartar sauce alongside a salad.

Provided by wolfnet

Categories     Crab Cakes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon hot sauce
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound cooked jumbo lump crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons canola oil, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, egg, Dijon, Worcestershire, and hot sauce together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix crabmeat, panko, and parsley together in a medium bowl. Gently fold in mayonnaise mixture. Form into 8 patties.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties in batches and cook until golden brown and crisp, 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 398.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 139.6 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 881 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SIMPLE CRAB CAKES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound lump crabmeat
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 fresh jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons old bay seasoning
2 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
salt & pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons hot chile sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Carefully pick over the crabmeat feeling for bits of shell and cartilage and discarding them. Stir in the peppers, seasoning and mayonnaise. Stir in up to 1/2 cup of bread crumbs to mixture or as much is needed to bind ingredients. Shape into 4 - 6 cakes, depending on desired size. Place on a plate and chill for 1 hour in refrigerator. Dip each cake into beaten egg and then into bread crumbs and set aside. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Cook cakes on each side until golden brown. Serve warm with spicy mayonnaise.
  • Stir all ingredients until well combined and chill.

SIMPLE CRAB CAKES



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If you have a little leftover crab, this is the perfect recipe. It makes 2 delicious crab cakes. Time includes 15 minutes for chilling.

Provided by Recipe Reader

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 2 crab cakes, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup crabmeat
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/8 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten (only need 1/2)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 cup flour (for dredging)

Steps:

  • Combine the crabmeat, mayo, mustard, worcest. sauce, Old Bay Seasoning, bread crumbs, and beaten egg (I only use half of the beaten egg).
  • Put bowl with mixture in freezer to chill for 5 minutes.
  • Take bowl out and shape mixture into 2 patties. Wrap the patties with plastic wrap and put back in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • In a skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat.
  • Dredge patties carefully in flour and place in pan.
  • Cook for about 6 minutes, until browned. Then carefully turn patties and cook the second side about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.7, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 220.3, Sodium 460.8, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 10.2

QUICK AND EASY CRAB CAKES



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This only takes a few minutes to make and using imitation crab saves money and tastes great too! They are great for leftovers for lunch the next day as well.

Provided by Sheena S.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8 2 inch patties, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg
1 egg white
1 tablespoon spicy mustard
1 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped spinach
12 ounces crabmeat or 12 ounces imitation crabmeat
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix the eggs and all of the seasonings together.
  • Add the chopped red bell pepper and spinach.
  • Stir in all of the crab meat.
  • Get the frying pan warm (just past a medium heat) and add olive oil. The olive oil needs to cover the bottem of the pan.
  • With your hands mix in the bread crumbs. Don't use to much. Just enough to get all of the ingredients to stick together.
  • Roll the mixture into small patties about 2 inches wide and less then an inch thick.
  • Once the oil is hot add patties. Make sure not to have them touch while frying. This will make them easier to flip over.
  • Cook each Pattie about 2 to 4 minutes on each side. If they cook faster then that turn your heat down. The desired color of the patties should be between medium and dark brown.
  • Remove from heat and let sit for 1 minute on a papertowel over a plate Before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 82.2, Sodium 985.3, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 22

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Fresh crab meat, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, and seasonings will all contribute to the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes: Overmixing will make the crab cakes tough. Gently combine the ingredients until just combined.
  • Chill the crab cakes before cooking: This will help them hold their shape better.
  • Cook the crab cakes over medium heat: This will help them cook through without burning.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce: Tartar sauce, remoulade, or cocktail sauce are all good options.

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 preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect crab cakes every time.

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