Chef John's Crab Cakes
Chef John's Crab Cakes spotlight sweet, succulent crab bound with just enough seasoning to let the seafood shine. Pan-seared in butter, they develop a crisp, golden crust with a moist, delicate center. Ideal as a dinner entree or upscale appetizer, they pair well with lemon, tartar sauce, or a simple salad.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a large bowl, mix the crushed crackers, mayonnaise, Dijon, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, egg, cayenne, and salt.
- 2
Add the crabmeat and stir until combined but still chunky.
- 3
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 4
Sprinkle bread crumbs on a plate.
- 5
Shape the chilled crab mixture into four small, thick patties.
- 6
Coat the patties fully with bread crumbs.
- 7
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- 8
Add the crab cakes and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
- Calories 273.59 kcal Moderate
- Protein 24.93 g Good Source
- Carbs 11.41 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.59 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.1 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 193.61 mg High
- Sodium 651.09 mg High
- Fiber 0.06 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.3 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.26 g Low Source
- Calcium 128.52 mg Low Source
- Iron 6.34 mg Good Source
- Potassium 11.72 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 23.56 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.75 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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