Jul 14 2026
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Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Recipe

Inspired by Lemaire
Time1h
Serves4

/ frisée, shallot, baby carrot, avocado-pistachio pesto

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Ingredients

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Crab Cake Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

Pesto Ingredients

Method

Crab Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Form Cakes

    Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into patties, about 3 inches in diameter.

  3. 3

    Chill

    Place the patties on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

  4. 4

    Cook

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Salad Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Vegetables

    Thinly slice the shallots and julienne the baby carrots. Toss them with the frisée lettuce in a mixing bowl.

Pesto Preparation

  1. 6

    Make Pesto

    In a food processor, combine the avocado, pistachios, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    On a plate, place a generous amount of the frisée salad mixture. Top with a crab cake and drizzle with the avocado-pistachio pesto.

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