Jul 14 2026
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Alabama Blue Crab Cake Recipe

Inspired by The Hummingbird Way Oyster Bar
Time1h 30m
Serves4

with mississippi rice grits, sweet soy butter, & pickled mushroom salad

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Mississippi Rice Grits

Sweet Soy Butter

Pickled Mushroom Salad

Method

Crab Cakes

  1. 1

    Prepare Crab Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and chopped green onions. Mix gently to preserve the crab meat's integrity.

  2. 2

    Add Bindings

    Add breadcrumbs and beaten egg to the crab mixture. Stir until just combined and the ingredients are evenly distributed.

  3. 3

    Form Cakes

    Using your hands, form the mixture into patties, about 3 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Chill

    Refrigerate the crab cakes for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

  5. 5

    Cook

    Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

Mississippi Rice Grits

  1. 6

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

  2. 7

    Cook Grits

    Once boiling, add the rice grits and salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes or until the grits are tender.

  3. 8

    Add Butter

    Stir in the butter until melted and the mixture is creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Sweet Soy Butter

  1. 9

    Melt Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

  2. 10

    Combine Ingredients

    Add soy sauce and brown sugar to the melted butter, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

Pickled Mushroom Salad

  1. 11

    Prepare Pickling Solution

    In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.

  2. 12

    Pickle Mushrooms

    Add sliced mushrooms and red onion to the pickling solution. Toss to coat and let sit for at least 30 minutes.

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