Jul 09 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.

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Ingredients

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Crab Cake Ingredients

Lemon Cream Sauce Ingredients

Garnish Ingredients

Method

Crab Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, gently combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, egg, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper until just mixed.

  2. 2

    Form Cakes

    Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into round patties.

  3. 3

    Chill

    Place the crab cakes in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

  4. 4

    Cook

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

Lemon Cream Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix Sauce Ingredients

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

Plating

  1. 6

    Serve

    On a plate, place a handful of arugula, top with the crab cake, and drizzle with the lemon cream sauce. Garnish with fresh grapefruit segments.

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