Jul 14 2026
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Crab Cakes Recipe

Inspired by Leña
Time1h
Serves4

Made with lump crab meat, served with a spicy remoulade.

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Method

Crab Cakes

  1. 1

    Prepare the mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, chopped green onions, bread crumbs, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Gently mix everything together, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.

  2. 2

    Shape the cakes

    Using your hands, shape the mixture into small patties, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. You can make about 8-10 crab cakes depending on the size.

  3. 3

    Chill the cakes

    Place the shaped crab cakes on a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up.

  4. 4

    Cook the cakes

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the crab cakes in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Spicy Remoulade

  1. 5

    Mix the ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, lemon juice, paprika, and minced garlic until well combined.

  2. 6

    Taste and adjust

    Taste the remoulade and adjust seasoning if needed. You can add more hot sauce for extra spice or more lemon juice for acidity.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Serve the crab cakes warm with the spicy remoulade on the side for dipping.

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