Mouthwatering Crab Cakes: Chef John’s Secret Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 crab cakes

Ingredients

  • 8saltine crackers, finely crushed

  • 2tablespoonsmayonnaise

  • ½teaspoonDijon mustard

  • ½teaspoonseafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)

  • ¼teaspoonWorcestershire sauce

  • 1egg, beaten

  • 1pinchcayenne pepper (Optional)

  • salt to taste

  • 1poundfresh crabmeat, well drained

  • ¼cupdry bread crumbs

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

Cooking Directions

  1. Mix crushed crackers, mayonnaise, Dijon, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, egg, cayenne, and salt together in a large bowl. Add crabmeat and stir until combined but still chunky. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

  2. Sprinkle bread crumbs onto a plate. Shape chilled crab mixture into four small, thick patties. Coat patties completely with bread crumbs.

  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add crab cakes and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
15g
19%
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Cholesterol
151mg
50%
Sodium
728mg
32%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
29g
57%
Vitamin C
4mg
5%
Calcium
93mg
7%
Iron
1mg
8%
Potassium
511mg
11%

* 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.

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