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Crab Cake Recipe

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Delicious and easy-to-make crab cakes that are perfect for a quick dinner. These crab cakes are packed with flavor and served with a refreshing salad, making it a complete meal.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking, Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Crab Cakes:

  • 12 ounces crab meat
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup celery hearts, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
  • 1 Tbsp finely snipped chives
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp each, salt and fresh cracked black pepper
  • Several shakes of Tabasco hot sauce

For Frying:

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp butter

Salad:

  • 4 cups fresh salad greens
  • 16 cherry tomatoes, cut in half or quarters
  • 1/3 cup red onion slivers
  • Olive oil and vinegar

Garnish:

  • Lemon wedges
  • Remoulade sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F: Drain any excess moisture from the crab meat.
  2. Mix Ingredients: Combine all crab cake ingredients except the crab in a bowl. Blend well.
  3. Fold in Crab: Gently fold in the crab meat to keep chunks intact.
  4. Portion and Chill: Use a scoop to portion out crab cakes. Chill to help bind ingredients.
  5. Cook Crab Cakes: Brown in a skillet, then finish cooking in the oven for 12-15 minutes.
  6. Prepare Salad: Divide greens on plates, top with tomatoes and onion. Drizzle with oil and vinegar.
  7. Serve: Top salads with hot crab cakes. Serve with lemon wedges and remoulade sauce.

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