Best Crab Cakes with Tartar Sauce: Juicy Recipe You’ll Love
Learn how to make the best crab cakes paired with a delicious tartar sauce that complements their juicy flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: seafood
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until combined, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
- Form the mixture into patties, about 1 inch thick.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove and place on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add chopped onions or bell peppers to the mixture.
- Serve with homemade tartar sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: crab cakes, tartar sauce, seafood recipe