# Crab cakes (from Preppy Kitchen)

Video: [Easy Crab Cakes Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eJ6mw3dOyg) by [Preppy Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.91 per serving, ~$11.73 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$14.09* per serving (78%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp fresh mixed herbs (chives and tarragon)
- ¼ cup red onion
- ½ cup (120g) mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 lb (450g) lump crab meat
- ½ cup (30g) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- for serving tartar sauce
- for serving lemon wedges

## Steps

1. [0:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eJ6mw3dOyg&t=6s) Finely chop the parsley along with the fresh chives and tarragon, then finely mince the red onion.
2. [2:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eJ6mw3dOyg&t=141s) In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, egg, chopped herbs, and minced red onion until uniform.
3. [5:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eJ6mw3dOyg&t=304s) Add the lump crab meat and panko breadcrumbs, then gently fold with a spatula until the crab is evenly coated without crushing the lumps.
4. [5:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eJ6mw3dOyg&t=348s) Portion the mixture into patties (about 1/2 cup each, roughly 3 inches wide), pressing them together gently, and place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. [7:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eJ6mw3dOyg&t=435s) Cover the patties loosely with parchment and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes up to 6 hours.
6. Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
7. Add the crab cakes in batches and cook for about 3 minutes per side until nicely golden brown and crisp, flipping carefully.
8. Transfer cooked crab cakes to a clean plate or tray, then serve warm topped with tartar sauce and fresh lemon juice.

## 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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