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Easy to make Crab cakes

Classic Crab Cakes

these crab cakes are easy to make and tastes delicious.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1b crab meat
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp grainy mustard
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp worchestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • pinch ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, both mustards, egg, salt, pepper and Worchestershire sauce. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  • In a separate mixing bowl combine crab meat with panko. Stir well to coat.
  • Add panko covered crab meat to the wet mixture and stir well.
  • Remove 1/3 to 1/2 of the mixture and pulse in a mini chopper or food processor.
  • Once the mixture is like a lumpy paste, return it to the bowl with the other crab meat and combine.
  • Form into 6 patties, using your hands and place on a plate.
    In a large skillet, heat oil.
    Add crab cakes and cook approximately 5 minutes and then turn over carefullt.
  • Cook for another 4-6 minutes or until golden brown on both sides.
  • Serve with fresh tartar sauce.
Keyword Crab cakes