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Perfect Crab Cakes With Green Onions

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson PHOTO BY: Spizy

"Perfect Crab Cakes -- heavy on crab and light on filler -- anchor a dinner. Be sure to form them compactly so the cakes hold together during frying."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons green onion tops
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chesapeake seasoning, such as Old Bay®
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
  • 1 pound lump or backfin crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells
  • 4 teaspoons milk
  • 10 saltine crackers, finely crushed
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix egg, mayonnaise, green onions, Old Bay and hot sauce in a small bowl until mayo is completely incorporated, then set aside.
  2. Lightly break up crabmeat in a medium bowl. Add milk; toss gently to coat. Add crushed saltines; toss gently to combine. Add egg mixture; gently toss, once again, to combine. Using a 1/3-cup measuring cup, scoop up a portion of crab, forming the mixture into a very compact cake. Repeat to make 8 cakes (can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated up to 8 hours ahead).
  3. About 10 minutes before serving, heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Carefully add crab cakes; sautee turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2005 by KK_NAGATA
The BEST crab cakes! I rolled the crabcakes lightly in panko bread crumbs before frying which... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2006 by Sarabeth20
I LOVE this recipe. I've used it at least a dozen times. I can never find the Old chesapeke... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2005 by Michele
These were easy as pie - and very tasty. Light, creamy and crunchy. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2006 by Connie
This recipe is awesome! It is the first time I have had crabcakes and did not need any dipping... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2006 by Joanne W.
I served this last night with a cilantro-lime sauce and everyone loved it! My husband... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2006 by Andrea B.
I've tried so many times to find a good crab cake recipe and I found it! These crb cakes melt... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2006 by Katy
I thought these were just ok. It's very possible that I just messed something up, but mine... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2006 by LESLEYfromWI
My rating did not match my husband and son at all. They loved. If it was up to me, I would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2006 by ERIKA417
These were pretty good, a little bland though. Next time I will try to tweak this recipe a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2006 by whodini327
Very nice and light, but it lacked a little bit of flavor. MORE

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