Description
Crispy Crab Cakes with Homemade Tatar Sauce is an easy recipe that you can have as a main dish, appetizer or sandwich. It is simple, versatile and yumm-y!
Ingredients
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Crab Cakes
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil for cooking
Tartar Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon relish
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, mayonnaise, celery, Dijon, Old Bay, red pepper flakes, panko breadcrumbs and parsley. Whisk well to combine.
- Gently fold in the crab meat with a spatula, being careful to not shred the meat.
- On a sheet of wax paper (or tin foil), form the mixture into 6 equally sized plump patties.
- Gently fold in the crab meat with a spatula, being careful to not shred the crab. You want big chunks in tact.
- On wax paper or tin foil, for the mixture into six equally sized plump patties.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet. When the oil is nice and hot, place the crab cakes into the pan. Sear for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes until crispy. Flip the patties gently so that the patties don’t break apart.
Tartar Sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Serve the tartar sauce alongside the crab cakes. Sprinkle with additional fresh chopped parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Crab cakes can be delicate to work with. If you want some insurance that they will not fall apart while cooking, cover the crab cakes and refrigerate for 1 hour before cooking.
- You can also bake the crab cakes in the oven. Place the crab cakes on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush with oil and bake on 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetisers
- Method: Stovetop
Keywords: Crab Cakes, Jumbo Lump Crab, Tartar Sauce, Seafood Appetisers