Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 lb

dungeness crabmeat

picked clean

1 ounce

red bell pepper

diced

2 ounce

green onions

finely chopped

2 ounce

roasted corn kernels

roasted

0.5 ounce

mayonnaise

0.5 ounce

coarse-grain Dijon mustard

0.5 ounce

garlic

chopped

4 tbsp

Japanese-style bread crumbs (Panko)

Step 1
~4 min

Pick the dungeness crabmeat clean, ensuring no shell fragments remain.

Step 2
~4 min

Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces.

Step 3
~4 min

Finely chop the green onions.

Step 4
~4 min

Combine the picked crabmeat, diced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, roasted corn kernels, chopped garlic, mayonnaise, and coarse-grain Dijon mustard in a bowl.

Step 5
~4 min

Add Japanese-style bread crumbs (Panko) gradually, mixing until the mixture reaches a meatball-like consistency that holds its shape.

Step 6
~4 min

Form the mixture into individual crab cakes.

Step 7
~4 min

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 8
~4 min

Sauté the crab cakes in the hot oil until they are golden brown on both sides.

Step 9
~4 min

Serve immediately with tartar sauce of your choice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with a squeeze of lemon for added brightness.

Add a dash of hot sauce to the crab mixture for extra spice.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Crab cakes can be formed ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of coleslaw or potato salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Potato Salad
Corn on the Cob

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Louisiana

Cultural Significance

Popular dish in Louisiana cuisine, often served as an appetizer or main course.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Mardi Gras
Seafood Boils

Occasion Tags

Party
Dinner Party
Celebration

Popularity Score

75/100

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