Name: Crab Cakes Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 6 oz. canned crab, drained* ($5.88); ¼ cup yellow onion, small dice (43g) ($0.25); ¼ cup celery, small dice (43g) ($0.19); 2 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp) ($0.12); ¼ cup mayonnaise ($0.23); 2 tsp lemon juice ($0.04); 2 tsp soy sauce ($0.04); 2 tsp Dijon mustard ($0.04); 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning** ($0.22); ½ cup plain breadcrumbs ($0.33); 2 Tbsp vegetable oil ($0.08)

These easy Crab Cakes are made with canned crab, mayo, breadcrumbs, Dijon, and Old Bay for a budget-friendly take on a classic favorite.

Ingredients

2 6 oz. canned crab, drained* ($5.88)

¼ cup yellow onion, small dice (43g) ($0.25)

¼ cup celery, small dice (43g) ($0.19)

2 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp) ($0.12)

¼ cup mayonnaise ($0.23)

2 tsp lemon juice ($0.04)

2 tsp soy sauce ($0.04)

2 tsp Dijon mustard ($0.04)

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning** ($0.22)

½ cup plain breadcrumbs ($0.33)

2 Tbsp vegetable oil ($0.08)

Instructions

1 In a mixing bowl, add the drained crab, diced onion, diced celery, minced garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and Old Bay seasoning. Fold to combine well.

2 Add the breadcrumbs and gently fold to combine.

3 Place 1/4 of the mixture into your hands to form a ball. Then gently flatten it into a patty shape, pressing firmly so it holds together. Place them aside and continue until you form 4 patties.***

4 Heat a medium sized sauté pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil.

5 Once the oil is hot, place the crab cakes in the pan one at a time.**** Fry them undisturbed for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.