Crab Cake Recipes

By Southern Living

Make the most of fresh crab season with these crab cake recipes from the traditional variety to a lightened-up version made with cornbread crumbs. 

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Best-Ever Crab Cakes

Flavored with fresh herbs, lemon, and a hint of hot sauce, and coated with crunchy panko breadcrumbs, these crab cakes truly live up to their name.

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Gulf Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Gulf Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter

For these plump Coastal Texas treats, make sure to handle the delicate mixture carefully; the chilling process helps the cakes hold their shape during cooking.

 

 

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Cornbread Crab Cakes

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Cornbread Crab Cakes

These lightened up crab cakes use cornbread crumbs. 

 

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Crab Cakes with Garlic-Chive Sauce

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Mini Crab Cakes with Garlic-Chive Sauce

Cook these mini crab cakes over medium-low heat to ensure a deep golden crust without overcooking the delicate crab. Pair with our homemade garlic-chive sauce. 
 

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Crab Cake Hush Puppies

Photo: Oxmoor House

Recipe: Crab Cake Hush Puppies

Serve these Crab Cake Hush Puppies with your favorite rémoulade or cocktail sauce for a tasty appetizer. 

 

 

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Mini Crab Cakes with Pineapple-Cucumber Salsa

Photo: Jim Franco

These crowd-pleasing mini cakes make impressive small bites for your outdoor party. 

 

Recipe: Mini Crab Cakes with Pineapple-Cucumber Salsa

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Crunchy Crab Cakes

Photo: Jennifer Davick

These cakes get their crunch from panko, which are Japanese bread crumbs. Try this side: Toss together 1 (5-oz.) package arugula; 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved; 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; and 1/2 tsp. salt. 

 

Recipe: Crunchy Crab Cakes

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Crab Cake Sandwiches

Sandwich a crispy crab cake between onion bun halves and top with coleslaw and homemade tartar sauce for an easy and delicious seafood dinner. Serve with French fries.

 

Recipe: Crab Cake Sandwiches 

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Crab Cakes With Lemon Rémoulade

Just before serving, toss mixed baby greens with olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste, as many restaurants do. Place crab cakes on top. If you are cooking for 2, refrigerate 4 of the crab cakes to cook the next night.

 

Recipe: Crab Cakes with Lemon Rémoulade

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