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Crab cakes

From the video “Easy Crab Cakes Recipe” by Preppy Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Preppy Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight

Mild

Total time: ~10 min
Serves: ~4
Cost: ~$3.91*
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients: 17

Ingredients

No pork

May contain gluten, egg, shellfish, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$11.73*for the batch in the video

~$3.91*per serving

You save about ~$14.09* per serving (78% less*) than ordering it out — ~$42.27* for ~3 portions.

Cook it~$3.91*

Order out~$18*

Order out = a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

9 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 5 predicted from typical costs · not priced: fresh mixed herbs (chives and tarragon), worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, lump crab meat, tartar sauce

* Estimate, not a quote: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

2 tbspfresh parsleystated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 tbspfresh mixed herbs (chives and tarragon)stated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
¼ cupred onionstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
½ cup (120g)mayonnaisestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tbspDijon mustardstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1½ tspWorcestershire saucestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tsphot saucestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
¼ tspsaltstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tsplemon zeststated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tsplemon juicestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
¼ tspblack pepperstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1eggstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 lb (450g)lump crab meatstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
½ cup (30g)panko breadcrumbsstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tbspolive oilstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
for servingtartar sauceshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
for servinglemon wedgesshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.

stated said or written in the video · shown seen in the video · estimated our guess

Nutrition & health

Not estimated: only 93% of ingredient lines (41% of mass) could be matched to USDA data (minimum 60%).

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Steps

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Equipment

chef's knife
cutting board
microplane grater
large mixing bowl
whisk
spatula
portion scoop
baking sheet
cast iron skillet

What the video didn’t say

Total preparation time and exact serving yield are not explicitly stated.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Crab cakes

What makes Preppy Kitchen's Crab cakes recipe and technique special?

Preppy Kitchen's take on Crab cakes focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Overmixing breaks crab lumps, making cakes mushy. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Crab cakes at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Crab cakes recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Crab cakes ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Crab cakes can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Preppy Kitchen's Crab cakes?

This recipe utilizes approximately 17 ingredients across 8 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Crab cakes?

The official cooking video by Preppy Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.

Crab cakes

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