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Homemade Joe’s Crab Shack-Style Crab Cakes

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Delicious homemade crab cakes that replicate the coastal flavor of Joe’s Crab Shack, golden and crispy outside, tender and moist inside.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Gently check the crab meat for any shell fragments and place it in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and all seasonings.
  3. Pour the mixture over the crab meat. Add breadcrumbs and parsley. Gently fold everything together without breaking up the crab too much.
  4. Form the mixture into patties about 3 inches wide. Place them on a plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes to help them firm up.
  5. Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.
  6. Remove the crab cakes from the skillet and drain briefly on paper towels before serving.

Notes

Use lump or jumbo lump crab meat for the best flavor. Chilling the crab cakes before cooking helps prevent them from falling apart. Serve with lemon wedges for a bright finish.

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Keywords: crab cakes, seafood, appetizer, Joe's Crab Shack

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