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Easy Copycat Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Cakes Recipe

Jennifer
Need a seafood fix? These easy copycat crab cakes are loaded with sweet lump crab meat, crunchy panko, and tangy Old Bay seasoning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Course Main
Servings 4
Calories 368 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Large skillet
  • rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lump crab meat pick through for any remaining shell fragments
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 egg large, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine the mayonnaise, light beaten egg, Old Bay seasoning, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped parsley in a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Add the lump crab meat and panko breadcrumbs to the bowl. Using a rubber spatula, fold the ingredients together gently to avoid breaking up the crab meat.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, to allow the breadcrumbs to soak up some of the moisture.
  • After chilling, divide the mixture into 4 equal pieces. Gently press each portion into a thick, round patty.
  • Heat the unsalted butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted and sizzling.
  • Add the crab cakes to the skillet. Cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
  • Turn the crab cakes carefully using a wide spatula and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes until the other side is cooked.
  • Transfer the crab cakes to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 24gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1199mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 2mg

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