Copycat Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Cakes

Copycat Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Cakes

12 servings
This Copycat Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Cakes recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen! Loaded with sweet, flaky crab meat, zesty seasonings, and just the right amount of crunch, these crab cakes are pan-seared to golden perfection. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with coastal flavor — they’re perfect with a squeeze of lemon or a dollop of creamy remoulade sauce!

Ingredients

  • 450g lump crab meat
    1 lb
  • mayonnaise
    ½ c
  • egg

    lightly beaten

    1 large
  • Dijon mustard
    1 ½ tsp
  • Worcestershire sauce
    1 tsp
  • Old Bay seasoning
    1 tsp
  • lemon juice

    fresh

    1 tbsp
  • fresh parsley

    chopped

    1 tbsp
  • breadcrumbs

    plain or panko, for binding

    ½ c
  • butter
    1 tbsp
  • olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • Optional for serving
  • Lemon wedges
  • Tartar sauce or spicy aioli

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the mixture:

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add crab meat:

  4. 4

    Gently fold in the lump crab meat and parsley. Be careful not to break up the chunks too much — you want nice, flaky pieces.

  5. 5

    Add breadcrumbs:

  6. 6

    Sprinkle in the breadcrumbs gradually, mixing just until the mixture holds together. Add a little more if needed, but avoid making it too dense.

  7. 7

    Shape the cakes:

  8. 8

    Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and form into compact patties about ¾ inch thick. Place them on a plate and chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to firm up.

  9. 9

    Cook the crab cakes:

  10. 10

    Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, carefully place the crab cakes in the pan. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.

  11. 11

    Serve:

  12. 12

    Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve warm with lemon wedges and your favorite sauce.

Copycat Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Cakes

Copycat Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Cakes

30 min12 servings

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