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Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

These crispy golden Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes are chock full of flavor and worth every penny!  If you want to serve them for a special date night or alongside steaks for a kicked-up surf-n-turf meal, they’re guaranteed to disappear.

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Best Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes Recipe

I know as soon as as you mention jumbo lump crab meat everyone shudders. Crab meat, in particular quality jumbo lump crab meat is pricey.  I completely understand as I am a proud life-long thrifty shopper. There’s no way around it, in the case of quality crab meat, you do get what you pay for. Thanks to my local Costco I can make these homemade jumbo lump crab cakes using a premium product at a fraction of the price. How to make Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes recipe:

  • Crab – One pound jumbo lump crab meat, picked over.
  • Vegetables – Green onions and roasted red pepper.
  • Seasonings – Garlic salt, seafood seasoning, lemon pepper and fresh parsley.
  • Mix-ins – Panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and Parmesan cheese.
  • Eggs – 2 large eggs, beaten.
  • Butter – Salted butter or olive oil for frying the crab cakes.
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

How to Make Easy Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes Recipe

When I consider the price of a meal eating crab cakes in a restaurant as opposed to buying the ingredients and making them myself, there’s no contest. Plus, you enjoy them in a relaxed atmosphere at home and that’s priceless.

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make easy Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes: Jumbo lump crab meat, green onions, butter, red bell pepper, panko breadcrumbs, garlic salt, grated Parmesan cheese, large eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, garlic salt and lemon pepper.
  • Kitchen tools you’ll need: Medium bowl, measuring cups and spoons, shallow bowls or pans for the breading, sharp knife and cutting board, scoop, large skillet,
  • How do these crab cakes differ from the famous Maryland crab cakes? Maryland crab cakes are notorious for adding very little filling to the crab cake itself. Like every recipe on my website, this recipe is a reflection of how I make my Southern style crab cakes recipe that are perfectly seasoned and include flavorful ingredients for added flavor. They will make a spectacular mouthwatering addition to your seafood menu.
  • What is jumbo lump crab meat? This kind of crab meat is premium as if comes from the from swimmer muscles of the crab. It has a characteristic delicate flavor, and it takes a lot of crabs to make this sort of premium crab meat. That’s why it packs such a hefty price tag.
  • Can you use imitation or canned crab meat? I wouldn’t recommend using imitation crab meat to make crab cakes. Canned jumbo lump crab can vary in quality, if you choose to go that route, pick one from the refrigerator section.
  • Claw meat could be added to the mix, if you like the stronger flavor. Think of it as the dark meat of the crab.
  • It’s important to divide the crab cake mixture so they’ll cook evenly. I use a standard size ice cream scoop, but you could also use a measuring cup. A 1/4 cup or 1/2 cup measuring cup depending on the size of crab cake that you want.
  • After mixing-up the crab cakes it’s important to take the time and allow them to chill in the refrigerator to set so they’ll hold together while frying.
  • More savory cakes to add to the menu: My  Chicken Cakes and Remoulade Sauce are ideal for those who may not be able to eat shellfish. Old fashioned Salmon Patties  recipe just like my Mom used to make won’t break the bank. You may enjoy this recipe for  Irish Fish Cakes from The View from Great Island.
  • Store cooked Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes chilled in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a nonstick skillet brushed with oil or sprayed with cooking spray over medium heat.
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Southern Style Side Dish to Serve with Crab Cakes

The sky’s the limit when it comes to tasty side dishes to serve with seafood dish like crab cakes. Some you may like to try:

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Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time46 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: jumbo-lump-crab-cakes
Servings: 8 crab cakes
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 3 green onion chopped
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 1/4 tsp garlic salt divided
  • 1 lb jumbo lump crab meat
  • 1 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1/4 cup diced roasted red pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
  • 2 tsp seafood seasoning divided
  • 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
  • 4 Tbsp salted butter for frying (OR olive oil)

Instructions

  • In a small skillet melt the butter. Add the chopped green onion and 1/4 tsp garlic salt. Saute for around 1-2 minutes or until softened. Remove from the heat.
  • Add to a medium mixing bowl with 1 tsp garlic salt, crab meat, 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup diced roasted red pepper, beaten eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon, chopped parsley 1 1/2 tsp seafood seasoning and lemon pepper.. Gently mix until combined.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a 4 oz ice cream scoop to divide the crab mixture. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Mix together the remaining 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/2 tsp seafood seasoning. Gently roll each crab cake in the crumbs pressing onto the cakes.
  • Heat a few drizzles of olive oil in a non stick skillet. Cook the crab cakes in batches 3 minutes per side until golden over medium-high heat. Add additional oil as needed. Press to 1 inch thickness after turning.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cake | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1231mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg
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13 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I made this last night and it is delicious! Just wondering what is considered one serving for the nutritional information? Is that 2 prepared chicken breasts?

  2. 5 stars
    I have been pre-cooking ground beef for a long time – it is just so much easier to do it once and be done with if for a while. Sometimes I cook a batch that is just plain ground beef – and then I’ll do another batch and add green peppers and onions. I also store mine in freezer zip lock bags due to the storage issue – much easier to store flat.

  3. These were absolutely delicious! I made them for friends and everyone enjoyed them! I opted for garlic powder versus the garlic salt. But everything else I followed. Very good recipe! Thanks for sharing.

  4. 5 stars
    Made these tonight & they were delicious! I used left over Alaskan King Crab that I previously cooked & cut back a little on lemon pepper, old bay and didn’t add salt just for personal salt preference. I also sauteed a little celery, onion & bel pepper in place of the roasted red pepper, as this is what I had on hand. The ice cream scooper made the perfect sized portions & chilling them was key in handling them. I also didn’t press them down, until I flipped them. All stayed perfectly together. Definitely making again. Thank you!

    1. Salt and pepper are completely subjective and everyone enjoys a different amount. This recipe isn’t at all salty to me but, always feel free to adjust to your taste. Also, consider the brand of seafood seasoning you use which also has differing amounts of sodium and spice.

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