Poor Man's Crab Cakes
This is a self made recipe for crab cakes using imitation crab meat. Of course real crab is best, but in an effort to cut costs, I like to use this simple and easy recipe. Hope you and your family enjoy!
This is a self made recipe for crab cakes using imitation crab meat. Of course real crab is best, but in an effort to cut costs, I like to use this simple and easy recipe. Hope you and your family enjoy!
- Carbohydrate 24.4709355555556 g
- Cholesterol 19.7275555555556 mg
- Fat 13.7196871111111 g
- Fiber 1.09586112162272 g
- Protein 8.61730644444444 g
- Saturated Fat 1.69012368438889 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (138g)
- Sodium 1119.9221 mg
- Sugar 23.3750744339328 g
- Trans Fat 0.287515639455555 g
- Calories 254 calories
Step-by-step
- Using a food processor, chop up the crab meat into small flakes.
- Add all ingredients together except the vegetable oil.
- Mix well and form into desired size patties.
- Add enough oil into a frying pan to cover half the of crab cake.
- Heat oil to medium-high heat.
- Add crab cakes to hot oil carefully.
- Fry long enough on each side until they are golden brown (usually takes about 5 minutes or less per side).
How fine should imitation seafood actually be processed before shaping patties that hold together without falling apart in the skillet? Achieving the right texture requires pulsing the surimi thoughtfully in a food processor until it breaks down into small, uniform flakes rather than a completely smooth paste that yields a mushy interior. Surimi is already fully cooked and primarily composed of pulverized white fish, meaning the main culinary objective here is merely binding the components and developing an exterior crunch. Vegetable oil heated to medium-high provides the necessary thermal transfer to crisp the bread crumb coating within five minutes per side without burning the delicate aromatics. Maintaining this precise heat level ensures the interior warms completely while the exterior develops a deep, satisfying golden brown hue. Pairing these savory patties with a crisp side salad introduces essential acidity and textural contrast to balance the rich mayonnaise and oil profile. The natural sweetness of surimi responds well to herbaceous additions, though keeping the formulation lean highlights the distinct warmth of Old Bay seasoning.
