Jul 14 2026
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Crab & Scallop Cakes Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Binding Agents

Flavoring

Cooking

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Seafood

    In a bowl, combine the crab meat and finely chopped scallops. Ensure that any shell fragments are removed.

  2. 2

    Chop Aromatics

    Finely chop the green onions and parsley. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Mix the Binding Agents

    In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, egg, and bread crumbs. Stir until well mixed.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Add the seafood mixture, chopped green onions, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the binding agent mixture. Stir gently until everything is well combined.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Form the Cakes

    Shape the mixture into small cakes, approximately 2 inches in diameter.

  2. 6

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  3. 7

    Cook the Cakes

    Once the oil is hot, add the crab and scallop cakes to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

  4. 8

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the cakes from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm.

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