Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsTrio's Dining - RustonJumbo Lump Crab Cakes Recipe

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

Pan-seared, served with sweet corn maque choux and remoulade

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Crab Cakes

Method

Crab Cakes

  1. 1

    Prepare the crab mixture

    In a large bowl, gently pick through the crab meat to remove any shell fragments, being careful not to break up the lumps. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, lemon juice, egg, parsley, green onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.

  2. 2

    Fold the wet mixture into the crab meat gently, using a spatula or hands. Add panko breadcrumbs and fold in just until combined. Do not overmix.

  3. 3

    Shape and chill

    Form the mixture into 6 equal-sized crab cakes. Place them on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up.

  4. 4

    Cook the crab cakes

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the crab cakes and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and warmed through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Sweet Corn Maque Choux

  1. 5

    Sauté vegetables

    In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and both bell peppers and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

  2. 6

    Add corn kernels and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until corn is tender and lightly caramelized.

  3. 7

    Finish with cream

    Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 2–3 minutes until cream thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.

Remoulade Sauce

  1. 8

    Combine ingredients

    In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, lemon juice, hot sauce, capers, parsley, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.

  2. 9

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Assembly and Serving

  1. 10

    Spoon a portion of sweet corn maque choux onto each plate. Place one or two crab cakes on top or beside the corn. Drizzle with remoulade sauce or serve it on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges if desired.

More from Trio's Dining - Ruston