The Best Crab Cakes

Name: The Best Crab Cakes
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh, cooked Dungeness crab meat (or fresh lump crab), strained, drained WELL; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup mayo; zest from 1 large lime, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons (or sub-lemon zest); 2 teaspoons lime juice ( or lemon juice); 1/2-1 tablespoon fresh jalapeno, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard (or ground mustard); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (or sub-flat-leaf parsley); 1/4 cup red bell pepper, very finely chopped,; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup panko- plus 1/2 cup to 1 cup more for dredging. (Panko is MUCH better than breadcrumbs here) Feel free to use GF panko. as needed for searing; 2-3 tablespoons ghee (or a blend of olive oil and butter) for searing

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:20min

These zesty crab cakes are the best! Made with fresh crab, lime zest, cilantro and jalapeño, served up with a red pepper vinaigrette. Feel free to use lemon and parsley instead. Makes 6 large crab cakes, or 12 small "appetizer" crab cakes.

Updated at: Sun, 09 Nov 2025 02:55:20 GMT