Easy Crab Cakes Recipe

This crab cake recipe by Preppy Kitchen is one of the easiest dishes you can prepare at home. It has a crispy texture and is full of delicious crab flavor! It’s perfect on its own but even more delicious with the tartar sauce and a little bit of lemon juice. Serve it with salads, grilled veggies, or sweet potatoes for a wonderful meal. Read on or watch the video below for full instructions.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon of grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of hot sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1 pound of lump crab meat
• 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs
• vegetable or canola oil
• tartar sauce

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Instructions

Step 1:

Prepare the baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.

Step 2:

Add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon of mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of zest, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of hot sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper, and 1 egg in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined. Add the crab meat and panko, then gently fold until blended.

Step 3:

Shape the crab mixture into 6 patties (1/2 cup each) about 3 inches wide and place them on a lined baking sheet. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 6 hours.

Step 4:

Add a tablespoon of oil to a large skillet and place over medium heat. Once hot, add some of the crab cakes, and cook until golden brown for about 3 minutes. Gently turn them and cook the other side for 3 minutes more until crispy.

Step 5:

Serve right away with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, and chopped parsley. Enjoy!

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Easy Crab Cakes Recipe