Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMason's GrillCrab Cakes & Gumbo Recipe

Crab Cakes & Gumbo Recipe

Inspired by Mason's Grill
Time45m
Serves2

Two delicious Crab Cakes served with a cup of Gumbo

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Method

Crab Cakes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine the fresh lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, green onions, parsley, old bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and the beaten egg. Gently mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Add Bread Crumbs

    Gradually fold in the bread crumbs until the mixture holds together but is not too dry. Avoid over-mixing to keep the crab meat intact.

  3. 3

    Form the Cakes

    Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and gently form each into a patty, about 1 inch thick.

  4. 4

    Cook the Crab Cakes

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the crab cakes and cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until they are golden brown and heated through. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.

Gumbo

  1. 5

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced bell pepper, celery, and onion, and sauté for about 5 minutes until they are soft.

  2. 6

    Add Sausage and Garlic

    Add the sliced andouille sausage and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the sausage is browned.

  3. 7

    Combine Remaining Ingredients

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

  4. 8

    Simmer the Gumbo

    Reduce the heat, cover, and let the gumbo simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 9

    Add Shrimp

    Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

  6. 10

    Serve the Gumbo

    Remove the bay leaves and serve the gumbo hot in a bowl alongside the crab cakes.

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