Crab Cakes Recipe

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 6 oz. canned crab, drained* ($5.88)

¼ cup yellow onion, small dice (43g) ($0.25)

¼ cup celery, small dice (43g) ($0.19)

2 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp) ($0.12)

¼ cup mayonnaise ($0.23)

2 tsp lemon juice ($0.04)

2 tsp soy sauce ($0.04)

2 tsp Dijon mustard ($0.04)

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning** ($0.22)

½ cup plain breadcrumbs ($0.33)

2 Tbsp vegetable oil ($0.08)

Directions

In a mixing bowl, add the drained crab, diced onion, diced celery, minced garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and Old Bay seasoning. Fold to combine well.

Add the breadcrumbs and gently fold to combine.

Place 1/4 of the mixture into your hands to form a ball. Then gently flatten it into a patty shape, pressing firmly so it holds together. Place them aside and continue until you form 4 patties.***

Heat a medium sized sauté pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil.

Once the oil is hot, place the crab cakes in the pan one at a time.**** Fry them undisturbed for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.

Notes

*I used the cheapest canned crab, and the flavor was amazing. If you want a more authentic crab texture and don’t mind spending a few extra bucks, you can purchase the next expensive cans up. You’ll still be saving money versus the refrigerator stuff, and this is shelf-stable!

**I added Old Bay Seasoning, but if you want additional flavor, feel free to add some! If you like spicy, add some cayenne or red pepper flakes! You can also use a different seasoning blend altogether if you like.

***Be sure to really pack the crab cakes together. If they’re falling apart in your hands, they’ll fall apart in the pan. Add more breadcrumbs if needed.

****Make sure the oil is nice and hotbefore adding the patties, or they’ll end up sticking badly. Also, don’t disturb them or flip them for about 4 minutes; it might cause them to fall apart. Be patient!

Nutrition

• Calories: 292 kcal
• Total Fat: 19 g
• Sodium: 867 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 12 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Protein: 18 g