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New England Crab Cakes Recipe

Classic New England crab cakes, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Crab Cakes

  • 1 lb crab meat picked over for shells
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, beaten egg, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into 8 patties, about ½ inch thick.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the crab cakes in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

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