Jul 14 2026
Restaurantsragin' reefCrab-no-cake Recipe

Crab-no-cake Recipe

Inspired by ragin' reef
Time1h 30m
Serves4

double jumbo crab cakes, tartar sauce, coleslaw, french fries

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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 jumbo lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, chopped green onions, and beaten egg. Gently fold in the bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Be careful not to break the crab meat too much.

  2. 2

    Form the Cakes

    Using your hands, shape the mixture into round patties, about 1 inch thick. Place the formed cakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Chill the Cakes

    Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate the crab cakes for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape.

  4. 4

    Cook the Cakes

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the crab cakes in batches, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Tartar Sauce

  1. 5

    Mix the Sauce

    In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, finely chopped dill pickles, capers, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well blended. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Coleslaw

  1. 6

    Mix the Slaw

    In a large bowl, mix the shredded green cabbage and shredded carrots. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots, and toss to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.

French Fries

  1. 7

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 8

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep fryer or large pot, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).

  3. 9

    Fry the Potatoes

    Carefully add the potatoes in batches to the hot oil and fry for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove the fries with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Immediately sprinkle with salt.

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