Crab Cakes

This recipe is a modified version of a crab cake recipe found at Chefs.com.

Medium

Total Time

Prep: 15 minutes Cooking: 10 minutes

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

1 lb (450 g) crabmeat or imitation crabmeat

2

1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs

3

¼ cup mayonnaise

4

1 tsp ground mustard

5

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

6

1 egg

7

Salt to taste

8

Pepper to taste

9

3 cups vegetable oil

10

1 cup mayonnaise

11

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

12

2 tsp capers, chopped

13

1 tsp minced garlic

14

1 lemon, juiced

15

½ tsp lemon zest

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Combine crabmeat, Italian style breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl for the cakes.

2

In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients, except the oil, to make the sauce.

3

Shape crab cake mix into 3-inch (7.5 cm) patties (about 2 per serving) or smaller for appetizer-size.

4

Add oil to a skillet.

5

Pan fry the cakes for 3–4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

3–4 minutes

6

Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

7

Serve cakes topped with the sauce.