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Golden Crispy Crab Cakes Recipe

Golden Crispy Crab Cakes Recipe
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5.1 from 6 reviews

Golden Crispy Crab Cakes are a deliciously crunchy and flavorful seafood appetizer, featuring jumbo lump crab meat combined with a tangy mayo-mustard mixture, seasoned and fried to golden perfection. Served with lemon wedges and tartar sauce, these crab cakes are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or elegant party snack.

Ingredients

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Sauce and Binding Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp hot sauce
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb jumbo lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
  • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tsp freshly chopped parsley

For Frying and Serving

  • Canola oil, for frying
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
  • Tartar sauce, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste to add flavor and balance.
  2. Combine main ingredients: In a medium bowl, gently mix the jumbo lump crab meat with panko bread crumbs and freshly chopped parsley. This creates the base of the crab cakes, adding texture and freshness.
  3. Fold in the sauce mixture: Carefully fold the egg and mayo mixture into the crab mixture, ensuring an even distribution without breaking up the crab meat too much, to maintain texture in the cakes.
  4. Shape into patties: Divide the mixture into eight equal portions and shape each into a firm patty. This ensures uniform cooking and nice presentation.
  5. Fry the crab cakes: Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry each crab cake for about 5 to 6 minutes per side until they turn golden brown and are cooked through, ensuring a crispy exterior and moist interior.
  6. Serve: Serve the warm crab cakes immediately with fresh lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side for added zest and dipping flavor.

Notes

  • Be careful when folding the mixture to avoid breaking up the crab meat too much.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your preferred spice level.
  • Use fresh jumbo lump crab meat for the best texture and flavor.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute panko bread crumbs with gluten-free crumbs.
  • Canola oil is preferred for frying due to its high smoke point, but other neutral oils like vegetable oil can also be used.

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Keywords: crab cakes, seafood appetizer, pan-fried crab cakes, crispy crab cakes, jumbo lump crab recipe

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