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New England Crab Cakes

SUBMITTED BY: Jenna T PHOTO BY: teresa

"This recipe comes from Maine and is EXCELLENT! These cakes are so yummy they almost melt in your mouth! They're great served with a seafood pasta salad, boiled potatoes, or fresh steamed veggies. "
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 57 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min
Original recipe yield 8 cakes

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound crabmeat
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
  • 2 tablespoons butter

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium size bowl, combine the bread crumbs and the crab meat. Stir the beaten egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire and Old Bay Seasoning. Lightly mix these ingredients being careful not to overwork the crab meat. Form into 8 round, flat crab cakes.
  2. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the cakes on each side until crusty and golden brown. Serve warm.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2007 by firefly443
We substituted Townhouse crackers for the breadcrumbs. For our first time making crab cakes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2005 by Bonnie, PA
I thought these crabcakes were the best. My husband just loved them and he can be a tough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by Karolyns Korner
This recipe was VERY easy and QUICK. I served it as an appetizer for a dinner party that I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by mpfuzzy
i added just alittle bit of fresh lemon juice and used the Japenense style bread crumbs. i... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by HAIRCUTR
I thought this was a great recipe. I added a tiny bit of parmesan cheese and a little more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2007 by CRUISEM
Perfect ~ I followed the recipe as written and they are not only easy to make but delish!! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by AB32000
These crab cakes were great. It was the first time we tried making them at home, but they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by LIZZYDIZZY
All I can say is that these were AWESOME!!! I used low-fat mayo instead.....I just wish crab... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2005 by IMLIZARD
Made these last night and they were without question the best crab cakes I've ever had, hands... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by minnesotamama
Have had better- sorry! MORE