New England Crab Cakes Recipe
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New England Crab Cakes

By: Jenna T 
"This recipe comes from Maine and is EXCELLENT! These cakes are so yummy they almost melt in your mouth! They're great served with a seafood pasta salad, boiled potatoes, or fresh steamed veggies. "

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (69)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 cakes
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound crabmeat
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

  1. In a medium size bowl, combine the bread crumbs and the crab meat. Stir the beaten egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire and Old Bay Seasoning. Lightly mix these ingredients being careful not to overwork the crab meat. Form into 8 round, flat crab cakes.
  2. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the cakes on each side until crusty and golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 452 | Total Fat: 28.4g | Cholesterol: 179mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by mpfuzzy   view full review
i added just alittle bit of fresh lemon juice and used the Japenense style bread crumbs. i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2007 by firefly443   view full review
We substituted Townhouse crackers for the breadcrumbs. For our first time making crab cakes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2005 by Bonnie, PA   view full review
I thought these crabcakes were the best. My husband just loved them and he can be a tough...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2008 by 66062   view full review
added diced green onions and red bell pepper in the mix. Dipped them into panko bread crumbs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by HAIRCUTR   view full review
I thought this was a great recipe. I added a tiny bit of parmesan cheese and a little more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by Karolyns Korner   view full review
This recipe was VERY easy and QUICK. I served it as an appetizer for a dinner party that I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by AB32000   view full review
These crab cakes were great. It was the first time we tried making them at home, but they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2007 by CRUISEM   view full review
Perfect ~ I followed the recipe as written and they are not only easy to make but delish!! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2005 by IMLIZARD   view full review
Made these last night and they were without question the best crab cakes I've ever had, hands...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by LIZZYDIZZY   view full review
All I can say is that these were AWESOME!!! I used low-fat mayo instead.....I just wish crab...

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