Video: How to Make Crab Cakes

See how to make a cakes recipe that really shows off quality crabmeat.

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In this video, Chef John reveals the secret to a delicious crab cake—hardly any filler and big chunks o’ good fresh crab! You’ll see how to fold the crab into the slurry. (Incidentally, you will also learn what a “slurry” is.) These cakes are a little fall-aparty until you get them into the oil, but they are well worth it! Check out the recipe for Chef John's Crab Cakes. And one additional tip: for best results, be sure to use good quality crab for these cakes. See more Chef John videos >>

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Dale

Apr. 22, 2013 7:31 pm

It sure looked to me that Chef John added at least 2 tsp of cayenne pepper to his slurry in the video. :)

marshmama

Feb. 18, 2013 1:15 pm

Chef John uses Dungeness crab, but for true Chesapeake Bay crab cakes use blue crab and get lump crab so you can taste the crab

pwhyte

Nov. 3, 2012 3:42 am

I so enjoy Chef John's videos, easy to follow. He makes me want to run out, buy the ingredients and make the recipe right after viewing his step-by-step approach.