20-Minute CRAB CAKE RECIPE | Perfect Every time!

crab meat

🥗Healthier: imitation crab

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Imitation crab is lower in cost and calories.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

Old Bay seasoning

🥗Healthier: Cajun seasoning

💰Cheaper: mixed herbs

Cajun seasoning offers similar flavor at a lower cost.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal can bind ingredients while being plant-based.

Fry garlic, onions, and celery in butter until lightly browned.

Chop celery and onions for the mixture.

Pick through 2 lbs of crab meat to check for shells and ensure quality.

Add chopped celery, onions, and Italian parsley to the crab meat.

Season the mixture with pepper, salt, tarragon, and thyme.

Add green onions to the crab mixture.

Incorporate Duk's mayonnaise and Dijon mustard into the mixture.

Add breadcrumbs to the mixture, ensuring it's mostly crab meat (80-90%).

Form the mixture into patties, about the size of small hockey pucks.

Chill the crab cake mixture in the refrigerator before cooking.

Prepare clarified butter for frying the crab cakes.

Heat oil until hot, then flour the crab cakes to prevent sticking.

Fry the crab cakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Serve with homemade tartar sauce and cocktail sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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