Crab Cakes
Mar 01, 2022, Updated Aug 02, 2022
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We are so excited to bring you these quick and easy crab cakes made with our favorite celery from Dandy®. If you’ve never made crab cakes before, we will show you step-by-step how easy they are to make! And with the sweeter and crispier celery from Dandy®, your tastebuds will rejoice!
What is a good topping for crab cakes?
The short answer, whatever your taste buds are feeling. Here are a few recommendations:
- Tartar Sauce
- Squeeze of Fresh Lemon
- Cocktail Sauce
- Chipotle Mayo
- Horseradish Cream
What kind of crab is best?
If you can find blue crab meat in your grocery store, that is best. However, we are in the midwest and can’t get fresh crab like our friends in Maryland can! For this crab cake recipe, we used claw crab meat. If that isn’t an option, you can used the can lump crab meat. However, if you use the crab in a can version, be sure to squeeze any extra moisture out of the crab meat before mixing it in with the other ingredients.
Why won’t my patties hold together?
Too much moisture is the main reason why crab patties fall apart or won’t hold together. Make sure there is no add-moisture before you mix it in with the rest of the ingredients. Be sure all the added-moisture is out of the crab before you mix it in.
Another tip here is to freeze your crab cake patties for 15-20 minutes before cooking to ensure the crab cakes stay together. You can also form into a ball and compact the crab cakes before you form them into patties.
Is it better to fry or bake crab cakes?
We like using the blackstone. However, if you don’t have a Blackstone or afraid your crab cakes will fall apart when flipping, the safer choice is to bake them. I have also made them in the air fryer. This will give you several options on how to cook them to your preference.
How to Bake Crab Cakes
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
Make the crab cakes as instructed below in the recipe card.
Place on a baking sheet, and bake for 12-14 minutes.
How to Air Fry Crab Cakes
Again, make your crab cakes as instructed below in the recipe card.
Place the patties in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to allow them to firm up a bit. This is a great trick when air frying crab cakes.
Place 4 patties in the bottom of a pre-greased air fryer basket.
Set the air fryer to 370 degrees, and cook for 7-8 minutes, flipping half way through.
Ingredients Needed To Make Crab Cakes with celery
- 1/3 C Mayonnaise
- 1 Large Egg, Beaten
- 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Hot Sauce
- 8 oz Crab Meat
- 3/4 c Panko Bread Crumbs
- 2 tbsp Parsley, Chopped
- 2-4 Dandy® Celery sticks, diced
How do I make Crab Cakes?
In a large bowl, mix together the mayo, beaten egg, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
Next, add in the crab meat, panko, parsley and Dandy® celery.
Divide your patties into 8 equal sections while still in the bowl. This ensures that every patty is the same size. Shape and create your cab cakes!
Once the patties are formed, place in the freezer for 15-20 minutes so that the crab cakes firm up. This is also a trick so that they don’t fall apart.
Finally, pour oil down on your blackstone, griddle or skillet.
Cook for 3-4 minutes on both sides ensuring you get a nice crust.
Serve and enjoy!
Why We Love Dandy® Celery
Nearly a century ago, Andrew Duda brought his first crop of celery to market. His idea was to grow a plant that was completely usable, and celery was just the right plant! Six generations later, his family is still passionate about bringing this versatile vegetable to your local produce section through the Dandy® brand.
To grow the freshest, safest produce around, experts at Duda Farm Fresh Foods use traditional breeding practices to grow high-quality and GMO-free veggies. Growing their produce and harvesting it in the best possible conditions ensures that their customers get the freshest fruits and veggies. With expert care to back it up, you can be sure that Dandy® celery is the crunchiest available!
Dandy® Celery is a year-round staple ingredient for many of your favorite dishes. Celery is packed with flavor and low in calories, making it a smart choice for snacking and cooking for any meal of the day.
Some of our Favorite Dandy® Celery Recipes
- Celery Fennel Salad
- Thai Celery Bowls
- Celery Pesto Pasta
- Air Fryer Celery and Buffalo Wontons
- Green Goddess Pasta Salad
Crab Cakes with Dandy® Celery
Ingredients
- 2-4 Dandy® celery sticks diced
- 1/3 C Mayonnaise
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce
- 8 oz crab meat
- 3/4 c panko bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the mayo, beaten egg, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
- Next, add in the crab meat, panko, parsley and celery.
- Divide your crab cakes into 8 equal sections while still in the bowl. This ensures that every crab cake is the same size. Create your cab cakes!
- Once the crab cakes are formed, place in the freezer for 15-20 minutes so that the crab cakes firm up. This is also a trick so that your crab cakes don’t fall apart.
- Finally, pour oil down on your blackstone, griddle or skillet.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on both sides ensuring you get a nice crust.
- Serve and enjoy!
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