---
title: "Crab Cakes"
section: recipes
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."
tags: ["seafood", "craft", "dill", "cajun", "dinner"]
created: 2020-10-12T15:49:00Z
updated: 2026-07-29T21:06:15Z
cid: bafkreifv7rz7aeu4bhatzdgpbtgxltpyl2b6es7gtzalsxvpvdiztafuyi
html: https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1602523740000-crab-cakes
---

# Crab Cakes

```recipe
yield: "4 cakes (2 servings)"
time: "20 min active · 50 min total"

ingredients:
  - { id: crab, item: "crab", amount: "225 g (8 oz)", note: "lump crab, drained — half a 16 oz can" }
  - { id: eggs, item: "eggs", amount: "1" }
  - { id: mayonnaise, item: "mayonnaise", amount: "½ tablespoon" }
  - { id: dijon-mustard, item: "Dijon mustard", amount: "½ teaspoon" }
  - { id: dill, item: "dill", amount: "½ pinch", note: "fresh or dried" }
  - { id: butter, item: "butter", amount: "for sautéing" }

steps:
  - id: s1
    in: [crab, eggs, mayonnaise, dijon-mustard, dill]
    do: "gently mix crab"
    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."
  - id: s2
    in: [s1, butter]
    do: "heat a skillet"
    for: "3–5 min"
    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."
  - id: s3
    in: [s2]
    do: "for variations"
    for: "30 min"
    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."
  - id: s4
    in: [s3]
    do: "while some recipes might"
    for: "6–8 min"
    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."
```

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