Crab Cakes

Tonight I am making crab cakes.. While at the fish market on Monday, I picked up a bunch of fresh fish, and with that a nice pound or so of Lump Crab Meat, Blue Crab, Wild Caught type. I have to pick through it, because some of the shell is still on, but easy enough, I'm making it for dinner. One problem, I have no Worcestershire Sauce! So i did what any normal, avid Google Searcher does, I googled," what is a good substitute". Answer is.. A1 sauce or Soy Sauce. I have both. I'm opting for the Soy Sauce. Why? I have more of it, and when my brother in laws come over to eat steak, they always ask for A1, so i want to keep that handy.

This is a pretty simple recipe:

What you will need:
1lb lump crab meat
1tsp of Worcestershire Sauce (or the substitute)
2 slices of bread (i'm actually going to try it with whole wheat vs. white bread)
1 egg beaten
1 tablespoon of Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons of seafood seasoning
Crushed crackers for the cake or panko flakes.
1 table spoon of parsley (fresh if you have it)
Frying pan or baking sheet
Mixing bowl

Let's get cooking:


After picking through your crab meet, eliminating all of the shells and any other particles, put to the side.
In a mixing bowl, add in your beaten egg, seasonings, mayo, break bread into little pieces removing the crusts.
Add in your crab meat to the bowl and mix. Form the mixture into thick patty's, like hamburgers. Then dip into your crackers or your panko flakes.
If you opt to fry these, use olive or canola oil. You'll get a really nice brown coat, like you are frying chicken cutlets, they are ready to turn once they turn brown. Flip and when the other side is brown they are done.
If you opt to bake them, like i will, you can still create a brown top. Spray Olive Oil Pam on either side, remembering to flip them. Cook about 25 minutes at a temperature of 375 degrees. You can even broil them for 5 minutes either side to ensure a toasted top!

You will have at least 6 crab cakes from this recipe.

Wine Recommendation: Cake Bread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc

Bon Appetito!