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Spicy Cajun Crab Cakes Recipe
by Marguerite

Spicy Cajun Crab Cakes

These divinely delicious crab cakes are easy to make and guaranteed to please, especially when served with my Seafood Bechamel Sauce! Cest bon, cher!

Rating: 4.3/5
Avg. 4.3/5 2 votes
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 6

Goes Well With: creole potato salad, buttermilk coleslaw

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lump crab meat, picked over
  • 2 tbs.'s minced onion
  • 2 tbs.'s minced celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tbs. butter
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup light mayo
  • 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 tbs. lemon juice
  • 1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. or more, Cajun seasoning
  • Few shakes Tabasco
  • Paprika
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Saute the onions, celery, and garlic in the butter until tender and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Allow to cool slightly, and stir in the crab, egg, mayo, bread crumbs, thyme, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Season with Cajun seasoning and Tabasco and shape into patties.
  4. Coat patties with flour and sprinkle with paprika.
  5. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet and saute the crab cakes for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until golden brown.