Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

Southern Living; loved by my family

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• ¼ cup minced onion
• 2 tablespoons minced green bell peppers
• ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine , melted
• 1 lb fresh crabmeat , drained and flaked
• ¾ cup fine dry breadcrumb
• 1 egg , beaten
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• ¼-½ cup fine dry breadcrumb
• vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender.
2. Remove from heat; stir in crabmeat and next 9 ingredients.
3. Mix well, and shape into 8 patties.
4. Coat with additional breadcrumbs.
5. Pour oil to a depth of 1/4-inch into a heavy skillet.
6. Fry cakes in hot oil (375 degrees) for 4-5 minutes on each side.

Reviews

[AD #2]

These were fantastic! Flavor was spot on.

Having read other folks' issues with their crab cakes falling apart, I used a muffin pan as a mold, and refrigerated the whole thing for about 20 mins before breading them. Thanks!

[LadyPat]

I have never made Crab Cakes before, I was pleased how easy it was. A great recipe, better than any I have had at the well known Restaurants. I also chilled them for about 2 hours before I cooked them, and they were just great. Thank you for putting this one on the site - Try it, you won't be disappointed!!

[Roggins]

Amazing! The best crab cakes I've ever eaten - and I've eaten many. It's one of my favorite foods. I followed the recipe exactly as written, and they were superb. Thanks so much for sharing.