Perfect Crab Cakes With Green Onions Recipe
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Perfect Crab Cakes With Green Onions

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
"Perfect Crab Cakes -- heavy on crab and light on filler -- anchor a dinner. Be sure to form them compactly so the cakes hold together during frying."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (57)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons green onion tops
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chesapeake seasoning, such as Old Bay®
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
  • 1 pound lump or backfin crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells
  • 4 teaspoons milk
  • 10 saltine crackers, finely crushed
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. Mix egg, mayonnaise, green onions, Old Bay and hot sauce in a small bowl until mayo is completely incorporated, then set aside.
  2. Lightly break up crabmeat in a medium bowl. Add milk; toss gently to coat. Add crushed saltines; toss gently to combine. Add egg mixture; gently toss, once again, to combine. Using a 1/3-cup measuring cup, scoop up a portion of crab, forming the mixture into a very compact cake. Repeat to make 8 cakes (can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated up to 8 hours ahead).
  3. About 10 minutes before serving, heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Carefully add crab cakes; sautee turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Footnotes

  • Copyright 2005 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 436 | Total Fat: 30.6g | Cholesterol: 157mg 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 Dec. 8, 2005 by KK_NAGATA   view full review
The BEST crab cakes! I rolled the crabcakes lightly in panko bread crumbs before frying which...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2006 by Sarabeth20   view full review
I LOVE this recipe. I've used it at least a dozen times. I can never find the Old chesapeke...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The ingredients, and proportions of them, are spot on accurate for classic, traditional crab...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2006 by Connie   view full review
This recipe is awesome! It is the first time I have had crabcakes and did not need any dipping...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2006 by Joanne W.   view full review
I served this last night with a cilantro-lime sauce and everyone loved it! My husband...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2005 by Michele   view full review
These were easy as pie - and very tasty. Light, creamy and crunchy.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2006 by Andrea B.   view full review
I've tried so many times to find a good crab cake recipe and I found it! These crb cakes melt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2006 by LESLEYfromWI   view full review
My rating did not match my husband and son at all. They loved. If it was up to me, I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2006 by ERIKA417   view full review
These were pretty good, a little bland though. Next time I will try to tweak this recipe a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2006 by Katy   view full review
I thought these were just ok. It's very possible that I just messed something up, but mine...

 

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