Crab Cakes recipe served on a plate, by IL GABBIANO
Jul 14 2026
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Crab Cakes Recipe

Inspired by IL GABBIANO
Time1h
Serves4

Best crab cakes in New Haven.

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Ingredients

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Crab Cake Mixture

For Cooking

For Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crab Cake Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, chopped green onions, bread crumbs, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until well combined, being careful not to break the crab meat too much.

  2. 2

    Form the Crab Cakes

    Using your hands, form the mixture into patties about 2 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You should have about 8 crab cakes.

  3. 3

    Chill the Crab Cakes

    Refrigerate the crab cakes for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape during cooking.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

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

  2. 5

    Cook the Crab Cakes

    Carefully place the crab cakes in the skillet without overcrowding. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through. You may need to do this in batches.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve the Crab Cakes

    Transfer the cooked crab cakes to a serving platter. Serve hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side.

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