Jul 13 2026
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Dungeness Crab Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Delicate crab cakes served with a flavorful sauce.

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Method

Crab Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the Dungeness crab meat, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, egg, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form Cakes

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

  3. 3

    Chill

    Refrigerate the crab cakes for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Cook Cakes

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

  3. 6

    Drain

    Remove the crab cakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 7

    Mix Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine sour cream, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth.

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