Crab Cake Sandwich Recipe
broiled CI crab cake, lettuce, tomato, pickle, classic tartar
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Ingredients
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Crab Cake
Tartar Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Crab Cake Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and egg. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 2
Form Cakes
Gently mix the ingredients until just combined, being careful not to break the crab meat. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
- 3
Broil Cakes
Place the crab cakes on a broiler-safe baking sheet and broil on high for about 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip halfway through cooking for even browning.
Tartar Sauce Preparation
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, relish, lemon juice, capers, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste and refrigerate until ready to use.
Sandwich Assembly
- 5
Prepare Vegetables
Slice the tomato into even slices.
- 6
Assemble Sandwich
On each burger bun, place a leaf of lettuce, followed by a crab cake, sliced tomatoes, pickles, and a generous dollop of tartar sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 7
Serve
Serve the crab cake sandwiches immediately and enjoy!


