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Copycat Joe's Crab Shack Crab Cakes

Copycat Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Cakes


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  • Author: Julia Koch
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 crab cakes

Description

These Copycat Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Cakes are a restaurant-style treat you can make right at home. Crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside, they highlight real crab meat with just the right touch of spice and zest. Ideal for a seafood dinner or party appetizer, they’re quick to prepare and loaded with coastal flavor.


Ingredients

1 cup lump crab meat

3 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 large egg

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon butter (for frying)

1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)


Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley until fully combined.

2. Gently fold in the lump crab meat and breadcrumbs using a rubber spatula or fork. Do not overmix to preserve the crab’s texture.

3. Form the mixture into 4 to 6 patties, about 1 inch thick. Place them on a tray lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

4. Heat a skillet over medium heat with the butter and olive oil. Once hot, add the crab cakes in batches.

5. Cook each crab cake for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

6. Transfer to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve hot with your choice of sauce and sides.

Notes

Chill Before Cooking: Refrigerating the patties before frying helps them firm up and hold their shape in the pan.

Use a Thin Spatula: A fish spatula is perfect for flipping the crab cakes gently without breaking them.

Breadcrumbs to Taste: If your mix is too wet, add a little more panko, but avoid making it doughy. The crab should remain the focus.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Seafood
  • Method: Pan-Fried
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 crab cake
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 0.5g
  • Sodium: 390mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg