Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDawson's SteakhouseCrab Cakes Recipe

Crab Cakes Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

For Cooking

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, egg, chopped green onions, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.

  2. 2

    Form the Cakes

    Using your hands, shape the mixture into patties, about 3 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick. Place the formed crab cakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.

  2. 4

    Cook the Crab Cakes

    Carefully add the crab cakes to the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a spatula to flip them gently.

  3. 5

    Drain and Serve

    Once cooked, transfer the crab cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.

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