Jun 09 2026
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Crab Cakes With Tartar Sauce Recipe

Inspired by Jarocho
Time1h 15m
Serves4

Make Crab Cakes With Tartar Sauce Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Tartar Sauce

Method

Crab Cakes Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, gently combine the fresh lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Be careful not to break the crab meat too much.

  2. 2

    Add Vegetables

    Fold in the finely chopped green onions and bread crumbs into the crab mixture.

  3. 3

    Bind with Egg

    Add the beaten egg to the mixture and gently combine until everything is evenly mixed.

  4. 4

    Form Cakes

    Using your hands, form the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  5. 5

    Chill

    Cover the crab cakes with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them hold together during cooking.

Cooking Crab Cakes

  1. 6

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.

  2. 7

    Cook Crab Cakes

    Carefully add the crab cakes to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and heated through.

  3. 8

    Drain

    Once cooked, transfer the crab cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Tartar Sauce Preparation

  1. 9

    Mix Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, relish, lemon juice, chopped capers, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.

  2. 10

    Chill

    Cover the tartar sauce and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

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