Jun 08 2026

Crab Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

This tender crab cake is cooked to a golden crisp perfection, accompanied by a lemon cream sauce, arugula, and fresh grapefruit. This fan-favorite appie is finally here!

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Lemon Cream Sauce

Garnish

Method

Crab Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix the Crab Cake Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, egg, green onion, breadcrumbs, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Cakes

    Shape the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches wide. Place them on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

  3. 3

    Cook the Crab Cakes

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the crab cakes and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

Lemon Cream Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.

Plating

  1. 5

    Serve

    On a plate, arrange a bed of arugula, place the crab cakes on top, and garnish with fresh grapefruit segments. Drizzle with lemon cream sauce before serving.

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