Classic Crab Cakes

Name: Classic Crab Cakes
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh or canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed; 2 to 2-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs; 1 large egg, beaten; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup each chopped celery, green pepper and onion; 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon prepared mustard; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 2 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, optional; Lemon wedges, optional

14 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 pound fresh or canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
2 to 2-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup each chopped celery, green pepper and onion
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, optional
Lemon wedges, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the crab, bread crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, vegetables and seasonings. Shape into eight patties. Broil or cook patties in a cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet in oil for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. If desired, serve with lemon.
2

Freeze cooled crab cakes in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat crab cakes on a
3

in a preheated 325° oven until heated through.