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Joe’s Crab Snack Crab Cakes

Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Cakes are a true indulgence, bringing the taste of the ocean straight to your kitchen. Crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside, these crab cakes are packed with sweet crab meat, a touch of seasoning, and just the right amount of binder to hold them together without being heavy.
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Seafood
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. crab meat
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp. blackened seasoning
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 1 ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying vegetable or canola

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, egg yolks, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, blackened seasoning, chopped parsley, and bread crumbs. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Mix gently to avoid breaking up the crab meat too much.
  2. Shape the mixture into 8 evenly sized patties, pressing lightly so they hold together.
  3. In a deep-sided skillet or frying pan, heat about 1 inch of oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Carefully add the crab cakes to the hot oil, leaving space between each one. Fry for 5–8 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Remove the crab cakes from the skillet and drain on a paper towel–lined plate or wire rack.
  6. Serve warm with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
  7. Enjoy!