Crab Cakes

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Paula Deen's Wedding

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Cook Time:
18 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 18 min
Total:: 38 min

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Ingredients

1 pound crabmeat, picked free of shells
1/3 cup crushed crackers (recommended: Ritz)
3 green onions (green and white parts), finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
Flour, for dusting
1/2 cup peanut oil
Favorite dipping sauce, for serving

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients, except for the flour and peanut oil. Shape into patties and dust with flour.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, carefully place crab cakes, in batches, in pan and fry until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip crab cakes and fry on other side until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Serve warm with preferred sauce.

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Danielle Kearny, NJ 10-14-2009
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The Best!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have to say I was a little hesitant in making my own crab cakes because I am very particular when it comes to having just... the right cakes. I decided to try this recipe because I love Paula Deen's cooking and trust her recipes. To no surprise, this recipe was excellent! The cakes were so moist and flavorful! I followed the recipe exactly and couldn't have asked for a more perfect homemade crab cake. I will definitely be making these cakes again. Thank you Paula!!!Read more
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Colleen Salt Lake City, UT 10-03-2009
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Incredible!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These are wonderful crab cakes. I was skeptical at first, but my whole family loved them, even the three year old. I then... made them with salmon and they were just as delicious. Now whenever we want salmon cakes I use Paula Deen's crab cake recipe. They are the best salmon cakes I've ever had.Read more
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Amanda Magnolia, DE 09-21-2009
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So good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe. I made them tonight and ate 3 of them! I used Panko bread crumbs with a little corn meal instead of flour... to dust them. And the bell peppers I used red and green. Everyone in my family loved them. I will make them over and over. This is my staple recipe for crab cakes!!Read more
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Linh Denham Springs, LA 09-03-2009
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best EVER!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this was my first time making them and i was very scared because i did not want to mess up my expensive crab meat. it turned... out SO GOOD! my boyfriend LOVED it and we have had many crab cakes before. i did tweak it just a bit. i put extra crackers in it and used red bell peppers and green onions for color. we each had two and some chipotle sauce and wanted more! i highly recommend this recipe, not only for first timers but for everybody! super easy to make and super delicious. thanks paula!!!Read more
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Pat Hampden, MA 08-31-2009
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Crab Cakes Supreme
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Like others, this was my first attempt at making crab cakes. This recipe was an excellent start, but the reviews were what... made my results great! I took their advice about more cracker crumbs, panko crumbs, and chilling the mixture. My husband, who is my best food critic, had nothing but compliments. I served these cakes with choices of tartar sauce or chipolte sauce. My sons-in-law prefered the chipolte sauce and were fighting over the last of the crab cakes. Everyone said that these were the BEST crab cakes that they have EVER had. Leftovers...what are they?Read more
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Nancy Salem, OR 08-21-2009
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Best Ever Crab Cakes
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

First time I made these crab cakes they were wonderful.(Excellent) The only comment I would make is to add lots and lots of... crab. I added about two pounds instead of the recommended one pound of crab meat. My husband said that they were soooo good that I could make them every day for dinner. We had left overs and they were still wonderful. I bought a 1/4 cup cookie cutter to make the crab cake just the right size, with an opening on both ends. The flour I put on a plant and then I just sprinkled the flour on both sides. I did not dip the cakes in the flour. Peanut oil is a must, do not use any other kind of oil and just enough to cover the bottom of the pan. These were not greasy at all. They were perfect. If you have never made crab cakes you will not be disappointed in this recipe. You will be amazed how good they are. They just melt in your mouth. We did not use any tarter sauce or any kind of sauce. They were pefect just plain. Enjoy and a big thank you to Paula Deen for this wonderful recipe. Yummy!Read more