Lori's Famous Crab Cakes Recipe
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Lori's Famous Crab Cakes

By: SLJ6 
"These crab cakes are just the best. I make these often at home, and I make a smaller appetizer size for parties. They are always a hit. They are easy and delicious. I won't eat crab cakes out anymore! Serve with fresh squeezed lemon and tartar sauce!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (160)

What to Drink?

Beer Beer
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 crab cakes
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1/4 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay TM seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained and flaked
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 cup canola oil for frying

Directions

  1. In a bowl, toss together the 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, and parsley. Mix in the egg white, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Season with Old Bay seasoning, dry mustard, and onion powder. Fold crabmeat into the mixture. Form into 6 large cakes. Coat in the remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs.
  2. Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet. Fry the cakes 5 minutes on each side, or until evenly brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 225 | Total Fat: 9.4g | Cholesterol: 77mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2008 by SLJ6   view full review
Hi all...I am the submitter of this recipe. I just want to share a few tips, all veggies...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2006 by bruce   view full review
this is a great recipe, with one exception. i think it is always best to saute' your main...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2003 by STEPHABOO   view full review
These are the most delicious crab cakes I have EVER tasted. This recipe goes beyond the 5 star...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2006 by KELLYRNH   view full review
These were great! My boyfriend has been wanting to make homemade crab cakes for a while now,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2005 by ROBYNLEIGH   view full review
These were incredible! Simply every bit as good as what you would expect to get in a fine...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2005 by Ches   view full review
I have tried many crab cake recipes and never found one I wanted to make again until now! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2007 by JACK19 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Lori, really, brilliant recipe. The flavor of this recipe was excellent and I'd make it again...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2005 by KatyP   view full review
I made this for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit. These were great for a party...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2007 by Jamieson   view full review
This is by far one of the best crab cake recipes I've tried. I make it for all family holidays...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2007 by Destiny   view full review
Absolutely delicious! I added real onions instead of onion powder plus some garlic powder and...

 

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