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Southern Crab Cakes Recpe

Delicious Southern crab cakes recipe made with lump crab meat and a mix of claw meat is an amazing appetizer or main meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 Crab Cakes
Calories: 170kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c Celery finely diced
  • 1/4 c Red Bell Pepper finely diced
  • 2 tbs Parsley finely chopped
  • 2 Green Onions finely diced, use white and green parts
  • 1 tbsp. Butter
  • 1/4 Flour for dusting
  • 1 lb. Crab Meat – I use 1/2 lump and 1/2 claw
  • 3/4 c Bread Crumbs
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 2 tbsp. Mayonnaise preferably Duke’s
  • 1 tsp Creole Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. Creole Mustard
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • Dash of Dried Thyme
  • Dash of Onion Powder
  • Dash of Garlic Powder
  • Lemon Slices Wedges for serving
  • Oil for frying – 1/4″ or so in the skillet you’re using

Instructions

  • Begin by melting 1 tablespoon of butter in a small skillet. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté until translucent, about 6 minutes.
  • Line a sheet pan with foil and dust with some of the flour, reserve the rest for dusting the crab cakes.
  • In a small mixing bowl add crab, picking free of shells and cartilage. Add bread crumbs to the crab and toss lightly to combine.
  • n a large mixing bowl beat 1 egg and add mayonnaise, creole seasoning, creole mustard, salt, thyme, Worcestershire, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder and mix well to combine.
  • Add the crab meat and bread crumb mixture to the large mixing bowl and gently combine with the wet ingredients and seasonings. Form crab mixture into cakes, dust with flour and place on the sheet pan that’s been dusted with flour. Makes 8 Crab Cakes. Place in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet until ready for frying over medium heat. When the oil is ready add the crab cakes, 4 at a time. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
  • Serve with fresh lemon slices or wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 590mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g