Grammy's Crab Cakes

Enjoy these simple and savory crab cake taste sensations. I learned to make these from my beloved mother-in-law, but Grammy never uses a recipe. I measured every pinch and dash while she made them. This is one of our all-time family favorites. There are never any leftovers. Crab cakes are best if made with fresh crab, but they are great with canned crab as well.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 290 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 ½ tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 1 pound cooked crabmeat, drained
• 1 tablespoon minced green onion, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Lightly grease a broiler pan or baking sheet.

Step 2

Shred crabmeat and place in a medium bowl with bread crumbs and parsley. Mix together and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Whisk egg, mayonnaise, green onion, dry mustard, and hot pepper sauce together in a small bowl. Add to crabmeat mixture and mix well. Form into 6 patties and place on the prepared pan. Brush tops with melted butter.

Step 4

Cook under the preheated broiler until lightly browned and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.