Description
Delicious homemade crab cakes with a crispy exterior and tender crab meat interior, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Gently mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain the lumps of crab meat.
- Form the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Fry cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with your choice of sauce.
Notes
For best results, chill crab cakes before frying and ensure oil is at the right temperature to avoid sogginess.
