Crab Cakes

Crab Cakes


I hate to admit that I had never really made a good crab cake until I made this recipe. Living on the coast of Virginia makes that statement seem ridiculous. But nonetheless here we are. 


Fresh lump crab meat and a few ingredients come together to make the most amazing Crab Cakes recipe. Perfect for an easy dinner or a great party appetizer.


I like a good challenge and do not like anything to get the best of me so I was not going to give in. We have a few family and friends that work on the water so getting our hands on fresh caught seafood is pretty easy.

Easy Homemade Crab Cakes recipe using lump crab meat from Served Up With Love



In the summer it is pretty common to get together and have a seafood feast. Newspaper covered tables filled with fresh steamed crabs and beer are the norm. 

Easy Homemade Crab Cakes recipe using lump crab meat from Served Up With Love

When we can save some of the crab meat, we make these crab cakes.  The key to a really good crab cake is to not use a lot of fillers. You want it to be mostly crab meat. 



Easy Homemade Crab Cakes recipe using lump crab meat from Served Up With Love

These make an easy dinner or great party appetizer. 


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Yield: 4 - 6

Crab Cakes

Homemade crab cakes are easy and delicious. Perfect for a main dish or party appetizer.
prep time: 5 minscook time: 10 minstotal time: 15 mins

ingredients

1 pound of lump crab meat
1 Tablespoon of mayonnaise
1 teaspoon of spicy mustard (regular if you do not have spicy)
1 egg
20 saltine crackers, crushed (half a sleeve) 

instructions

Mix crab meat with mayonnaise, spicy mustard, egg, and crackers.  Mix well and form into patties.  Fry in about an inch of oil until browned. Drain on paper towels. 










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