Paula Deen's Crab Cakes

Name: Paula Deen's Crab Cakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat, picked free of shells; 1/3 cup crushed cracker (recommended -- Ritz); 3 green onions, finely chopped (green and white parts); 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; 1 dash cayenne pepper; flour, for dusting; 1/2 cup peanut oil; favorite dipping sauce, for serving

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"Another one of Paula's home runs! Posting here for safe keeping! Making again on the 4th of July...."

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Ready In:: 38mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 lb crabmeat, picked free of shells
¹⁄₃ cup crushed cracker (recommended -- Ritz)
3 green onions, finely chopped (green and white parts)
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
1 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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Reviews

This is the BEST crab cake recipe I have ever made. I didn't change a thing! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I have saved this recipe for everytime I have fresh crabmeat on hand.

Marsha D.
With all the sodium floating around in this dish, I found it easy enough to omit the additional salt, but other than that, I followed the recipe right on down & had some great tasting crab cakes, half of which went along with half a chicken breast recipe to feed a house-bound couple with whom I often share meals! Paired with your Lemon Dill Crab Cake Sauce, these little tasties were outstanding! Thanks for posting the recipe! [Made & reviewed for one of my adopted chefs in this Spring's Pick A Chef event]

Sydney Mike
I found these to be very salty. I think it can be totally omitted. Also, they were very wet I had to add breadcrumbs. This makes 6 small crab cakes. I may try these again, without the added salt and doubling the crackers.

Nepperz