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GOURMET BITE
Crisp Mini Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Lemon Remoulade
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5.0 (195)|(2 Reviews)Bite-sized golden pan-seared crab cakes packed with sweet wild lump crab meat, Old Bay seasoning, and very little filler.
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By Theodora Kaloudis (Executive Food Editor)•Published June 19, 2026
⏱ 25 mins
Simply Recipes / Theodora Kaloudis🔥 190 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- All crab and almost zero breading filler for true seafood luxury.
- Seared in butter in just 4 minutes per side.
- Comes with an easy 2-minute tangy Cajun lemon remoulade.
GOURMET BITE
Crisp Mini Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Lemon Remoulade
Maryland coastal perfection in a two-bite finger food appetizer. Pure jumbo lump crab is bound gently with Dijon, lemon, and crushed saltines, pan-fried in butter to a delicate crisp exterior.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Servings6 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh jumbo lump crab meat, picked through for shells
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely minced
- 1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers or panko
- 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil for pan-frying
- Quick Remoulade: 1/3 cup mayo, 1 tsp capers, 1 tsp Dijon, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp lemon juice
Directions
1
Mix binder
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay, lemon juice, and parsley until smooth.
2
Fold crab gently
Add crushed saltines and gently fold in the lump crab meat with a rubber spatula, being careful not to break up the large crab chunks.
3
Shape mini cakes
Shape mixture into 12 small 2-inch patties. Place on a plate and chill for 15 minutes to firm up.
4
Pan-fry golden
Heat butter and oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry mini crab cakes for 3–4 minutes per side until deeply golden brown. Serve with remoulade.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Chilling the shaped patties for 15 minutes prevents them from breaking apart in the frying pan.
- Handle the crab as gently as possible to keep the prized jumbo lump clusters intact.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories190 kcal
Protein16g
Carbs6g
Total Fat11g
Sodium: 480mg
Fiber: 0.5g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
