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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