Crab Cakes

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Crab Cakes Crab Cakes


An easy-to-fix coastal favorite in under 20 minutes!

Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Cook Time: 18 min
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients Add to grocery list

1 pound crabmeat, picked free of shells
1/3 cup crushed crackers (recommended: Ritz)
3 green onions (green and white parts), finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
Flour, for dusting
1/2 cup peanut oil
Favorite dipping sauce, for serving

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients, except for the flour and peanut oil. Shape into patties and dust with flour.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, carefully place crab cakes, in batches, in pan and fry until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip crab cakes and fry on other side until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Serve warm with preferred sauce.

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Reader Comments:

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Yum! I usually crab cakes from my favorite place (crabville.com) but I may have to try my hand at making these after all the good reviews...

By Kristen on April 19, 2013

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Yum! I love crab cakes. I get my favorite ones from here: http://www.crabville.com/59825/704453/Crab/Jumbo-Lump-Crab-Cakes.html Though I might have to try my hand at making these...

By kristen on April 19, 2013

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Can I replace the mayo with sour cream or something else? I cannot eat may.

By Meaghan Macdonald on April 16, 2013

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I love carbscakes give me a bite sound very good you all.

By Donna marie Eichhorn on November 13, 2012

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Very easy to make. The crab cakes were delicious!

By Qiana on September 24, 2012

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I AM LIKING ALL YOUR RECIPES FOR CRAB CAKES BUT MY QUESTION TO YOU IS DO I HAVE TO USE MAYONNNAISE INTHE MIX. I CANNOT EAT COOKES MAYONNAISE. PLEASE GIVE ME AN IDEA ON WHAT TO USE. DIANA HILL HICKS

By DIANA HILL HICKS on August 29, 2012

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i love your show i wach every one i would love to meet you in person. i am 12 years old i love to cook and when i grow up i want to be a chef. paula deen i hop u read this and i will be makeing your crab cakes.

By Alexussmith on July 23, 2012

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The crab were fresh from the Intercoastal Waterway. the recipe requires no sauces. It is full flavored and complements the fresh crab flavor.

By Kathy Gritton on May 16, 2012

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I missed you on Optah but caught you on Dr. Oz. I wish you the best and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

By catz on March 07, 2012

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Ms. Deen: Thank you so much for sending me your e mails. I love your recipes... and think you are absolutely wonderful. I think it is so admirable that you have continued to have such a close and great relationship with your two sons. I saw you on Oprah......go girl! A Canadian connection.

By stephen clow on March 06, 2012

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paula just in love with your show i am always trying something you show me thanks and the pleasure is all mine

By donnie evans on February 05, 2012

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Congratulations on your attitude towards a newer way of life. I do not have diabetes; however I am hypoglycemic which means I cannot eat like cake with icing, or icecream. I adore sorbet, as it is not so sweet and leaves out. your questionaire about diabetes does not apply to us; however it is good for each of us to learn to live and enjoy diabetic meals. It is healthy, and time for all of us to change our habits. God bless you in your new lifestyle! Mary Anne Maxwell, RN

By Mary Anne Maxwell on January 17, 2012

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these really were great crab cakes, we watch ur show every day on the food channel ur our favorite Paula!!!

By darla donahue on January 05, 2012

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These were the best crab cakes that I have ever had!! YUM!! Thanks Paula for a great recipe for using real crabmeat.

By downiegirl on December 12, 2011

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I love your crab cake recipe Paula they are the best. grin.

By Gloria Dixon on October 23, 2011

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loved it.... couldnt ask for better thanks paula

By megan mraz on October 15, 2011

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BEST EVER........................

By Janice Monceaux on October 01, 2011

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Oops. Use this one instead. You can use Old Bay instead of cayenne. Tracy baked instead of fried for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. She then turned off the oven and let it sit for another 10 minutes.

By Joel Jernstad on September 06, 2011

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I love ur recipes and i love ur carb cake thank u

By maxcine findlay on August 25, 2011

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just made a batch of these-wonderful!!!!!!

By Tammy Murphy on August 21, 2011

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