The Ultimate Crab Cakes

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I did as recommended, drained the crab in a towel and put the patties in the fridge for over 30 mins to set up. They still fell apart in the pan. The flavor of the cake itself was good, but a little on the salty side. However, I ended up mixing it together with homemade mac n cheese and it was great! Was not a fan of the aioli at all.

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I have made these numerous times and always gotten raves. I did have some trouble with them falling apart at first and I coat them with panko and get them good and cold before I cook them. They are sooo good with the aioli and I don't always put the celery root in it. Also my favorite salad is the watercress with roasted tomato dressing. So easy too. A really impressive dinner. I will make them often as we live on the gulf coast and have easy access to super crab meat

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They were delicious but fell apart- maybe I needed an extra egg. I did drain first, like previous posters mentioned.

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We've been making these for quite some time now. We think they are absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS! We have even used imitation crab, and they were still absolutely delicious!

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Absolutely delicious and I had no problem with them falling apart and this was my first time making any crab cakes. My husband loved them, even better than his mother's. I will definitely be making these again.

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I have made these crab cakes and they got rave reviews from everyone! The only thing I used different was Blue Crab. Mostly the white meat, some claw meat. They were absolutely delicious!!!
If you leave the cakes in refrigerator uncovered for at least 30 minutes like Tyler recommended, they wont fall apart.
Thanks Tyler for a wonderful recipe!

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Very, very good flavor. But like everyone else here, mine fell apart. After a bit of brain storming I think maybe straining the crab, scaling back the mayo and using dry breadcrumbs might fix the issue. Will absolutely try these again.

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I made these for the first time for a Oakland Raider tailgate party.I made them the night before so all I had to do is put them some seasoned panko bread crumbs and fry away. Well as a first timer I did not drain the dungeness crab meat so during frying them fell apart. But the flavor was great. Next time remember to drain the crab meat.

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The Garlic Aioli is the best I have ever had. I keep this recipe on file just for the aioli. I make a big batch to serve with the crab cakes, then make beef roast and lamb roast with which to finish the aioli - the whole family is in heaven for days. Oh yeah, the crab cakes are good too.

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excellent recipe. as far as the falling apart issue goes, its just a matter of technique. once you have checked the crab for shell, place all of it into a cheese cloth or paper towel and squeeze out as much water as possible, this will thoroughly dry out the crab and allow the mixture to adhere in the pan.