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Breaded Crab Patties

Make crispy fried crab cakes at home with this copycat Joe's Crab Shack recipe. Tender crab meat, ready in 30 minutes. Great seafood recipe for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. Jumbo Lump Crab Meat fresh is best; picked over for shells
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs provides a lighter, crunchier texture than traditional crumbs
  • 1 Large Egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Red Bell Pepper minced extremely fine
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter for frying
  • 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, Dijon, Worcestershire, Old Bay, lemon juice, red pepper, and parsley. Gently fold in the crab meat and Panko crumbs. Use a rubber spatula and a "lifting" motion to keep the large lumps of crab intact.
  • Divide the mixture into 6 to 8 even mounds. Gently pat them into puck-shaped cakes about 1 inch thick. Do not over-compress the meat, or the cakes will become dense.
  • Place the cakes on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the Panko to hydrate and the proteins to "set," ensuring they don't fall apart in the pan.
  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. The oil raises the smoke point of the butter, allowing for a better crust without burning.
  • Place the chilled cakes in the skillet. Cook for 4–5 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Avoid flipping them more than once.
  • Transfer the finished cakes to a paper towel-lined plate for 60 seconds to remove any excess surface oil before serving.
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