{"kind":"doc","doc":{"title":"Crab Cakes","section":{"slug":"recipes","name":"Recipes"},"rkey":"1602523740000-crab-cakes","cid":"bafkreifv7rz7aeu4bhatzdgpbtgxltpyl2b6es7gtzalsxvpvdiztafuyi","renderKey":"bafkreifv7rz7aeu4bhatzdgpbtgxltpyl2b6es7gtzalsxvpvdiztafuyi@2020-10-12T15:49:00Z@2026-07-29T21:06:15Z@Recipes|","href":"/recipes/1602523740000-crab-cakes","publishedAt":"2020-10-12T15:49:00Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T21:06:15Z","tags":["seafood","craft","dill","cajun","dinner"],"description":"Classic crab cakes made with canned crab, eggs, mayo and seasonings. Form into patties and sauté in butter until golden brown on both sides.","readingMinutes":1,"markdown":"```recipe\nyield: \"4 cakes (2 servings)\"\ntime: \"20 min active · 50 min total\"\n\ningredients:\n  - { id: crab, item: \"crab\", amount: \"225 g (8 oz)\", note: \"lump crab, drained — half a 16 oz can\" }\n  - { id: eggs, item: \"eggs\", amount: \"1\" }\n  - { id: mayonnaise, item: \"mayonnaise\", amount: \"½ tablespoon\" }\n  - { id: dijon-mustard, item: \"Dijon mustard\", amount: \"½ teaspoon\" }\n  - { id: dill, item: \"dill\", amount: \"½ pinch\", note: \"fresh or dried\" }\n  - { id: butter, item: \"butter\", amount: \"for sautéing\" }\n\nsteps:\n  - id: s1\n    in: [crab, eggs, mayonnaise, dijon-mustard, dill]\n    do: \"gently mix crab\"\n    detail: \"In a large bowl, gently mix crab, eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and dill with a fork, taking care not to break up the crab too much. Form the mixture into patties.\"\n  - id: s2\n    in: [s1, butter]\n    do: \"heat a skillet\"\n    for: \"3–5 min\"\n    detail: \"Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a sufficient amount of butter. Sauté the crab cakes until they are golden brown and fully firm, about 3-5 minutes per side.\"\n  - id: s3\n    in: [s2]\n    do: \"for variations\"\n    for: \"30 min\"\n    detail: \"Optional: For variations, you may add a sprinkle of Cajun spice to the crab mixture for a different flavor, but be mindful of the additional salt.\"\n  - id: s4\n    in: [s3]\n    do: \"while some recipes might\"\n    for: \"6–8 min\"\n    detail: \"Note: While some recipes might suggest adding diced peppers, this version stays true to simplicity, focusing on the crab's flavor. Serve the crab cakes with tartar sauce or a squeeze of lemon.\"\n```\n","media":{},"series":{},"related":[{"title":"Code and Cloth","href":"/posts/1743724413087-code-and-cloth","section":"posts","description":"The loom is an old model for programmable work, and a useful way to think about what AI changes in software craft.","publishedAt":"2025-04-03T16:53:00Z"},{"title":"Spicy Tom Kha with Char-grilled Pork Loin","href":"/recipes/1729456768249-spicy-tom-kha-with-char-grilled-pork-loin","section":"recipes","description":"Spicy coconut tom kha with mushrooms and tofu, served with char-grilled pork loin in a soy-lime marinade.","publishedAt":"2024-10-20T13:39:00Z"},{"title":"Saag (Palak) Paneer","href":"/recipes/1640442840000-saag-palak-paneer","section":"recipes","description":"Puréed spinach with paneer, ginger, green chili, tomato, and cream, made in an Instant Pot.","publishedAt":"2021-12-24T12:54:00Z"},{"title":"Beef Stroganoff","href":"/recipes/1602523680000-beef-stroganoff","section":"recipes","description":"Tri-tip and mushrooms simmered in red wine, finished with sour cream, and served over egg noodles.","publishedAt":"2020-10-12T15:48:00Z"},{"title":"Datamosh","href":"/art/1791519648658-datamosh","section":"art","description":"An iOS app","publishedAt":"2026-10-09T04:20:51Z"},{"title":"Own The Means of Cognition","href":"/posts/1789494942000-own-the-means-of-cognition","section":"posts","description":"Own the means of cognition and you don't need a ministry of truth, the modal in everyone's pocket does the job.","publishedAt":"2026-10-02T02:01:14Z"}],"prev":{"title":"Beef Stroganoff","href":"/recipes/1602523680000-beef-stroganoff"},"next":{"title":"Yorkshire Pudding","href":"/recipes/1602523860000-yorkshire-pudding"}}}