Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe OspreyCrab Cakes Recipe

Crab Cakes Recipe

Inspired by The Osprey
Time1h
Serves4

Served with a remoulade sauce.

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Remoulade Sauce

Method

Crab Cakes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crab Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine fresh lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and egg. Gently fold the ingredients together to avoid breaking the crab meat.

  2. 2

    Add Vegetables and Seasoning

    Stir in the finely chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Bread Crumbs

    Gradually fold in the bread crumbs until the mixture holds together. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more bread crumbs.

  4. 4

    Form the Cakes

    Using your hands, form the mixture into patties approximately 2 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick. Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  5. 5

    Chill the Cakes

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

  6. 6

    Cook the Crab Cakes

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the crab cakes in batches, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

  7. 7

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the crab cakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm.

Remoulade Sauce

  1. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped capers, chopped fresh parsley, and minced garlic.

  2. 9

    Season the Sauce

    Add salt and black pepper to the mixture and whisk until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  3. 10

    Chill the Sauce

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the remoulade sauce for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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