Classic, savory crab cakes made with lump crab meat and simple seasonings. They’re formed, coated in cracker crumbs, and baked until perfectly golden brown.

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Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
For the Crab Cakes:
1 lb.Crab Meat, picked for shells
2Eggs, lightly beaten
2 tbspMayonnaise
1 tbspHorseradish Mustard
1 tbspChopped Parsley
3/4 tspSalt
3/8 tspPepper
For the Coating:
Approx. 1 cupCracker Crumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, gently combine the crab meat, beaten eggs, mayonnaise, horseradish mustard, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well, but be careful not to break up the lumps of crab meat too much.
  3. Shape the mixture into patties or cakes of your desired size (about 6-8 cakes).
  4. Place the cracker crumbs on a plate or in a shallow dish.
  5. Carefully coat each crab cake on all sides with the cracker crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  6. Arrange the crab cakes on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cakes are firm and golden brown on top.