Classic New England-Style Crab Cakes
These Maine-style crab cakes are tender and delicate, with sweet crabmeat bound by breadcrumbs, egg, and mayonnaise, then seasoned with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Bay. Butter lends a rich finish, while the cakes pair naturally with seafood pasta salad, boiled potatoes, or fresh steamed vegetables for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic New England-Style Crab Cakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 1
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the bread crumbs and crab meat. Stir in the beaten egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire, and Old Bay Seasoning. Lightly mix these ingredients, being careful not to overwork the crab meat. Form the mixture into round, flat crab cakes.
- 2
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the cakes on each side until crusty and golden brown. Serve warm.
- Calories 268.41 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 26.21 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 15.24 g 6%
- Total Fat 10.94 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 4.96 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 207.31 mg High 69%
- Sodium 645.73 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 0.16 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.67 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 133.72 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 6.68 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 53.14 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 17.03 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.27 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Celery
About This Recipe
Classic New England Style Crab Cakes is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Butter, Dijon Mustard, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 268.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic New England-Style Crab Cakes made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Butter, Dijon Mustard, Eggs, Lump Crabmeat. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic New England-Style Crab Cakes?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 268.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic New England-Style Crab Cakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Classic New England-Style Crab Cakes healthy?
- Classic New England-Style Crab Cakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 268.41 calories and 26.21 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 645.73 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.96 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard and Celery, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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