Aunt Ruth's Crab Cakes

Name: Aunt Ruth's Crab Cakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 16 saltine crackers, finely crushed; 2 tablespoons water; 1 pound flaked cooked crabmeat; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®); 1.5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup vegetable oil for frying

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This down-home crab cake recipe made with claw meat is heavy on the crab and light on the filler.

Recipe by Lisawas

Updated on February 8, 2023

close up view of four Crab Cakes on a paper towel

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

16 crab cakes

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Ingredients

16 saltine crackers, finely crushed
2 tablespoons water
1 pound flaked cooked crabmeat
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®) (Optional)
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup vegetable oil for frying

Directions

Stir together crushed crackers and water in a large bowl. Let stand until softened, about 1 minute. Fold in crabmeat, egg, mayonnaise, and mustard. Add seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; stir gently until evenly mixed. Form crab mixture into 3/4-inch-thick patties and place on a tray.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook patties in hot oil until golden brown and hot in the center, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

136	Calories
6g	Fat
5g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 136
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Sodium 565mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 14g
Vitamin C 2mg	11%
Calcium 44mg	3%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 261mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.