Classic Crab Cakes

Classic Crab Cakes
Yields: 10–12 crab cakes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 8–10 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
1 pound lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
½ cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or paprika + pinch cayenne)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup breadcrumbs (plus more if needed)
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions or parsley
2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2–3 tablespoons oil or butter (for frying)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix the base
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, egg, mustard, Worcestershire, Old Bay, and lemon juice.
2️⃣ Add crab gently
Fold in crab meat, breadcrumbs, green onions, and bell pepper.
Mix gently — don’t break up the crab too much.
3️⃣ Form patties
Shape into thick round cakes (about 2–3 inches wide).
Place on a plate and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
4️⃣ Cook
Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook crab cakes 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.
5️⃣ Serve
Serve warm with lemon wedges and tartar sauce or remoulade.