Description
Crispy on the outside, tender and packed with sweet lump crab on the inside, these Copycat Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Cakes are your next go-to for an easy dinner or quick appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed saltines
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Check crab meat for shells and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper to the bowl and gently fold together.
- Mix in the beaten egg and breadcrumbs until combined. If too wet, add a bit more breadcrumbs.
- Shape mixture into 6–8 patties and place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to help the crab cakes firm up.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry crab cakes for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Great for entertaining or casual weeknight meals.
- Can be served as an appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Copycat Joe's Crab Shack, crab cakes, seafood, easy dinner, appetizer