Crab Cake Recipe
This easy crab cake recipe delivers golden, crispy cakes packed with tender crab meat and bold flavors. Perfect as an appetizer, lunch, or dinner, these crab cakes taste just like restaurant-quality but are simple enough for any home cook.
Ingredients
- Lump crab meat
- Breadcrumbs
- Egg
- Mayonnaise
- Green onions
- Old Bay seasoning
- Lemon juice
- Salt & pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, green onions, lemon juice, and seasonings.
- Form the mixture into evenly sized patties. For best results, chill for 20–30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or your favorite dip.
Notes
Use lump crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
Chill patties before frying to prevent them from falling apart.
For a lighter option, bake or air fry instead of pan-frying.