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Crab Cakes on a Plate with a Bowl of Tartar Sauce

Crab Cakes with Homemade Tartar Sauce


  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

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

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, mayonnaise, celery, Dijon, Old Bay, red pepper flakes, panko breadcrumbs and parsley. Whisk well to combine.
  2. Gently fold in the crab meat with a spatula, being careful to not shred the meat.
  3. On a sheet of wax paper (or tin foil), form the mixture into 6 equally sized plump patties.
  4. Gently fold in the crab meat with a spatula, being careful to not shred the crab. You want big chunks in tact.
  5. On wax paper or tin foil, for the mixture into six equally sized plump patties.
  6. 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

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
  2. 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