Blue Crab Cakes Recipe
caper dill sauce / new potatoes / lemony dressed greens
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Ingredients
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For the Crab Cakes
For the Caper Dill Sauce
For the New Potatoes
For the Lemony Dressed Greens
Method
Preparing the Crab Cakes
- 1
Mixing the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the blue crab meat, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, egg, green onions, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- 2
Forming Cakes
Shape the mixture into patties, about 3 inches in diameter. Place them on a plate and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to help them firm up.
- 3
Frying the Cakes
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Making the Caper Dill Sauce
- 4
Combining Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, capers, fresh dill, lemon juice, and salt to taste.
Cooking the New Potatoes
- 5


