Unbelievable Recipe for Aunt Ruth’s Irresistible Crab C

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
16 crab cakes

Ingredients

  • 16saltine crackers, finely crushed

  • 2tablespoonswater

  • 1poundflaked cooked crabmeat

  • 1largeegg, beaten

  • 2tablespoonsmayonnaise

  • 1tablespoonprepared mustard

  • 1tablespoonseafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®) (Optional)

  • 1 ½teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce

  • teaspoonsalt

  • teaspoonblack pepper

  • ½cupvegetable oil for frying

Cooking Directions

  1. Stir together crushed crackers and water in a large bowl. Let stand until softened, about 1 minute. Fold in crabmeat, egg, mayonnaise, and mustard. Add seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; stir gently until evenly mixed. Form crab mixture into 3/4-inch-thick patties and place on a tray.

  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  3. Cook patties in hot oil until golden brown and hot in the center, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.

Editor’s Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories136
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
6g
8%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
68mg
23%
Sodium
565mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
14g
28%
Vitamin C
2mg
2%
Calcium
44mg
3%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
261mg
6%

* 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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