Best Ever Crab Cakes
Golden-brown crab cakes with a delicate blend of tarragon, lemon, and a hint of heat. Pan-fried to perfection with minimal filler to let the sweet crabmeat shine.
9 ingredients-6 steps
Updated Feb 1, 2026
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/82347/best-ever-crab-cakes/
Ingredients
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Equipment Needed
- medium bowl
- skillet
Ingredients
|
Equipment Needed
- medium bowl
- skillet
Instructions
- 1
Mix wet ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, tarragon, and scallions.
- 2
Add crabmeat
Gently stir in crabmeat, being careful not to break up meat.
- 3
Add cracker crumbs
Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved.
- 4
Heat skillet
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Form patties
Form crab mixture into 4 patties.
- 6
Cook crab cakes
Place patties in skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
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