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New England Crab Cakes
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5 from 3 votes

New England Crab Cakes

Crunchy, tasty with just the right balance of seasoning, these Crab Cakes are absolutely fabulous! This is a great recipe you can enjoy all year long...
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Passive Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 21 minutes
Servings: 6 crab cakes
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Appetizers, Snacks
Cuisine: North American
Keyword Comfort Food, Fish & Seafood, Kids Recipes, Light Meal, Low Sodium, One Pot Meals

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. crab meat, drained and shells picked
  • 1 large free-run egg, beaten
  • 2 tbsp. mayonnaise see Recipe
  • 2 tbsp. green onions, finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp. milk
  • 1/2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice tips & tricks
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. hot sauce such as Cholula®, or more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 cup Panko® breadcrumbs, divided
  • 1/4 cup olive oil tips & tricks
  • 2 tbsp. clarified butter
  • 3-4 large lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

  • In a medium bowl, combine crabmeat, egg, mayo, green onions, milk, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Bay Seasoning. Mix the ingredients before adding ½ cup of panko; stir until completely incorporated.
  • Divide the crab mixture into 6 equal parts, form patties and place them on a large plate. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the fridge for 6 to 8 hours.
  • A few hours later, place the remaining breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl or plate. Remove the patties from the fridge and coat each of them in breadcrumbs; transfer back to the plate.
  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and clarified butter. When hot, add the crab cakes and cook for 3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  • Transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
  • Serve crab cakes with Rémoulade Sauce and a couple of lemon wedges.