Name: The Best Crab Cakes Ever
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 6 oz crab meat (drained); 12 saltine crackers (finely crushed); 2 eggs (separated); 1 tbsp onion (chopped); 1 tbsp mayonnaise; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp seafood seasoning; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp dijon mustard

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5 from 2 votes

Okay, so I realize I am always saying things are the best ever. The thing is, they usually are—and these crab cakes are no exception.

super simple to make and SO good - this is the best crab cake recipe ever.

They’re the best I’ve ever had—full of jumbo lump crab meat, the perfect amount of spice and seasoning, they’re incredible. They’re easy to make and hard to mess up. Just make sure you’re using good quality crab meat, and you can’t go wrong. I like to fry these in a mixture of butter and olive oil; I think the temperature gets just right and gives them an amazing golden brown crust.

These are perfect as a crab cake benedict for a nice brunch menu—they’re great on a sandwich. And they’re fantastic on their own as an appetizer or a light dinner. I served them with a sriracha tartar sauce and lemon with a salad on the side, and they were to die for.

And for more seafood ideas you should check my collection of best crab meat recipes

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The Best Crab Cakes Ever

These are perfect as a crab cake benedict for a nice brunch menu—they’re great on a sandwich.

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Appetizer, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 88kcal

Author: Ben Rayl

Ingredients

6 oz crab meat - drained
12 saltine crackers - finely crushed
2 eggs - separated
1 tablespoon onion - chopped
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon dijon mustard

Instructions

Put the crab meat in a bowl and add the saltines. Beat the egg yolks, then pour them on top. Add the remaining ingredients and gently fold everything together, being careful to not break up the crab pieces too much.
Use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites to soft peaks, then gently fold this into the crab mixture.
Shape the mixture into 3 ½" rounded cakes.
Fry in a heavy bottomed saucepan in a mixture of butter and olive oil over medium-high heat until lightly browned on both sides. Be careful not to overcook.