Name: Best Ever Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 egg; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon minced green onions; 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 8 ounces crabmeat; 0.5 cup crushed buttery round crackers; 1 tablespoon butter

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 crab cakes

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Make restaurant-worthy crab cakes at home with this top-rated recipe!

How to Make Crab Cakes

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

How to Cook Crab Cakes

Combine the ingredients in a bowl, shape the mixture into crab cakes, and cook the crab cakes in a hot skillet. That’s it! Find the complete instructions in the recipe below.

How Long to Cook Crab Cakes

In a skillet over medium heat, the crab cakes should be fully cooked and golden brown after about 5-6 minutes on each side (or 10-12 minutes in total).

What Goes With Crab Cakes?

Pair this crab cake recipe with tartar sauce, remoulade, or dill sauce for dipping. If you’re in need of a little serving inspiration, explore our collection of 30 Side Dishes to Serve With Crab Cakes. Here are a few of the tasty recipes you’ll find:

Can You Make Crab Cakes Ahead of Time?

Crab cakes are best served immediately, but you can shape the patties a day or two in advance. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator, then cook them right before serving.

How to Store Crab Cakes

Store leftover crab cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat on the stove. If you’d like to keep your crab cakes for longer, you can freeze them for up to six months.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“The most delicious crab cakes I have ever eaten,” raves Shoholamom. “I used fake crab meat which tasted just fine and saved money!”

“Easy to make, stayed moist after cooking, and had great flavor,” according to Brian Beaudoin. “Better than many I have had in restaurants. Will definitely make these many more times.”

“We doubled the batch to make eight patties,” says Lora Jennings. “They came out great! We will definitely make these again!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients

1 egg
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced green onions
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 ounces crabmeat
½ cup crushed buttery round crackers
1 tablespoon butter

Directions

Whisk egg, mayonnaise, green onions, lemon juice, tarragon, and pepper flakes together in a medium bowl. Gently stir in crabmeat, being careful not to break up meat. Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved. Form crab mixture into 4 patties.
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook patties in the skillet until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

216	Calories
15g	Fat
6g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 216
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 109mg	36%
Sodium 355mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 14g
Vitamin C 4mg	22%
Calcium 77mg	6%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 256mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.