Crab Cakes Recipe (Little Filler)

Name: Crab Cakes Recipe (Little Filler)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1/4 cup (60g) mayonnaise; 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried); 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (up to 1 and 1/2 teaspoons for a spicier kick); 1 tsp fresh lemon juice, plus more for serving; 1/8 tsp salt; 1 lb (454g) fresh lump crab meat*; 2/3 cup (41g) saltine cracker crumbs (about 17-18 2-inch crackers); optional: 2 Tablespoons (30g) melted salted or unsalted butter

For the best texture, use lump crab meat, little filler, and bake the cakes in a very hot oven. Serve with lemon wedges, a garnish of chopped parsley, and/or cocktail sauce or tartar sauce. For more success tips and to learn which crab meat to use, see blog post above.

⏱ 55 min 🔨 Prep 40min 🔥 Cook 15min 📊 Medium 🍽 6 servings ⭐ 4.9 (712) 👁 14

Instructions

Whisk the egg, mayonnaise, parsley, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, lemon juice, and salt together in a large bowl. Place the crab meat on top, followed by the cracker crumbs. With a silicone spatula or large spoon, very gently and carefully fold together. You don’t want to break up that crab meat.
Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Generously grease a rimmed baking sheet with butter or nonstick spray, or line with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Using a 1/2 cup measuring cup, portion the crab cake mixture into 6 mounds on the baking sheet. (Don’t flatten!) Use your hands or a spoon to compact each individual mound so there aren’t any lumps sticking out or falling apart. For extra flavor, brush each top with melted butter. This is optional but recommended!
Bake for 12–14 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges and on top. Drizzle each with fresh lemon juice and serve warm.
Cover leftover crab cakes tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$108.00

Per Serving
$18.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$216.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (64% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
egg	1 large	$55.00
	0.25 cup	-
chopped fresh parsley	1 tbsp	$30.00
Dijon mustard	2 tsp	$9.00
Worcestershire sauce	2 tsp	$7.00
Old Bay seasoning	1 tsp	$4.00
fresh lemon juice	1 tsp	$3.00
salt	0.125 tsp	-
	1 lb	-
	0.6666666666666666 cup	-
optional	30 g	-