Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLil RaysCrab Cake Recipe

Crab Cake Recipe

Inspired by Lil Rays
Time1h
Serves4

Jumbo lump crab meat, house remoulade, and arugula.

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Remoulade Sauce

Garnish

Method

Crab Cakes Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the jumbo lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, egg, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper. Gently fold the mixture to avoid breaking the crab meat.

  2. 2

    Shape the Cakes

    Once the mixture is well combined, shape it into 8 equal-sized patties.

  3. 3

    Chill the Patties

    Place the shaped crab cakes on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape during cooking.

Cooking the Crab Cakes

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

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

  2. 5

    Cook the Crab Cakes

    Carefully place the crab cakes in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.

  3. 6

    Drain Excess Oil

    Remove the crab cakes from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Remoulade Sauce Preparation

  1. 7

    Combine the Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped capers, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Serving the Dish

  1. 8

    Plate the Crab Cakes

    On each plate, place a handful of fresh arugula as a bed for the crab cakes.

  2. 9

    Add the Crab Cakes

    Top the arugula with 2 crab cakes per plate.

  3. 10

    Drizzle with Remoulade

    Drizzle a generous amount of remoulade sauce over the crab cakes.

  4. 11

    Garnish

    Serve with lemon wedges on the side for additional flavor.

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