My Crab Cakes

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Great crab cakes with lots of flavor and spice. Serve with homemade aioli and a crisp white wine!

Submitted by Rod Mowery
Updated on June 5, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 crab cakes
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 6 green onions, chopped

  • 1 (16 ounce) can canned crabmeat, drained

  • 8 ounces buttery round crackers, crushed

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs) or regular dry bread crumbs

  • ½ cup olive oil, or as needed

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sauté green onions in hot oil until tender; set aside to cool slightly.

  2. Combine crabmeat, sautéed green onions, crushed crackers, egg, mayonnaise, dry mustard, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into ten 1/2-inch-thick patties.

  3. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Press patties in bread crumbs to coat.

  4. Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in hot oil until golden brown on each side. Drain briefly on a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot.

    close up view of Crab Cakes over asparagus, served with sauce in a bowl and slaw on a plate
    David West

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

310 Calories
22g Fat
23g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 310
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 385mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 69mg 5%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 120mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.