There's nothing quite like a hot, crispy crab cake. And these delicious recipes will transport your tastebuds straight to the Atlantic coast.
Our Best Crab Cake Recipes
Updated on Jan. 14, 2022
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Crab Cakes
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our region is known for good seafood, and crab cakes are a traditional favorite. I learned to make them from a chef in a restaurant where they were a bestseller. The crabmeat's sweet and mild flavor is sparked by the blend of other ingredients. —Debbie Terenzini, Lusby, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 crab cake: 282 calories, 22g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
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Chive Crab Cakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 crab cakes
From the Recipe Creator:
These tasty crab cakes are perfect for appetizers, or try them with a salad for a light meal. —Cindy Worth, Lapwai, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 crab cake: 119 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 13g protein.
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Easy Crab Cakes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Ready-to-go crabmeat makes these delicate patties easier than other crab cake recipes. You can also form the crab mixture into four thick patties instead of eight crab cakes. —Charlene Spelock, Apollo, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
2 crab cakes: 239 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 657mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 starch.
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Tangier Island Virginia Crab Cakes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 crab cakes
From the Recipe Creator:
I grew up eating these crab cakes, which are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. They're absolutely delicious every time I make them. —Ann Girucky, Norfolk, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 crab cake: 90 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
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Mini Crab Cakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh crab is one of my all-time favorite foods so whenever I get the chance to cook with it I will often make this dish. It's great for appetizers but you can make larger ones for a fantastic dinner with a simple salad. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 crab cake with 1-1/2 teaspoons sauce: 134 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 402mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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Wasabi Crab Cakes
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 dozen (1/2 cup sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
With wasabi in both the crab cakes and the dipping sauce, this festive appetizer brings its own heat to the holiday party. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 crab cake with 1 teaspoon sauce: 31 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Eastern Shore Crab Cakes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In Delaware, we’re surrounded by an abundance of fresh seafood, particularly terrific crab. The secret to great crab cakes is fresh crab meat, not too much filler and not breaking up the crab too much. This recipe does all that. —Cynthia Bent, Newark, Delaware
Nutrition Facts:
2 crab cakes: 599 calories, 44g fat (6g saturated fat), 235mg cholesterol, 952mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein.
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Seasoned Crab Cakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 crab cakes
From the Recipe Creator:
At the National Hard Crab Derby in Crisfield, Maryland, these scrumptious crab cakes won me first place. I entered them on a whim after trying many crab cake recipes for my family. —Betsy Hedeman, Timonium, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 crab cake: 197 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
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Stuffed Mushrooms with Crabmeat
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These tender crab-stuffed mushrooms with their crispy golden topping are always popular at parties! The crab filling is a delicious special-occasion treat. Serve them while they're warm. —Nancy Aiello, Bloomery, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed mushroom: 51 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
