Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSouth City Kitchen MidtownSck Crabcake Recipe

Sck Crabcake Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

watercress, pickled vegetables, harissa crema

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Ingredients

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Crab Cake

Harissa Crema

Garnish

Method

Crab Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Crab Cake Ingredients

    In a large bowl, gently combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley.

  2. 2

    Form the Cakes

    Shape the mixture into patties, about 3 inches wide.

  3. 3

    Chill

    Place the patties on a baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Fry the Crab Cakes

    Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Pickled Vegetables Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Pickling Liquid

    In a saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat until sugar dissolves.

  2. 6

    Pickle Vegetables

    Place carrots, cucumber, and red onion in a jar. Pour the hot pickling liquid over the vegetables and let cool. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Harissa Crema Preparation

  1. 7

    Mix Harissa Crema

    In a bowl, mix together sour cream and harissa paste until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    On a plate, place a crab cake, top with pickled vegetables, and drizzle with harissa crema. Garnish with watercress.

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