{"id":2125,"date":"2026-05-21T13:08:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T13:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/gentlesimmer\/?p=2125"},"modified":"2026-05-21T13:08:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T13:08:11","slug":"crab-cakes-all-lump-no-fillers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/gentlesimmer\/2026\/05\/21\/crab-cakes-all-lump-no-fillers\/","title":{"rendered":"Crab Cakes (All Lump, No Fillers)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bad crab cakes are a tragedy. Too much breadcrumb. Too little crab. Sad, mushy imposters. Not these. These are golden, crispy, and PACKED with jumbo lump crab. You&#8217;ll actually taste the crab\u2014imagine that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pan-fried to perfection. Lightly seasoned. Finished with a bright pop of lemon or a swipe of tangy remoulade. Let&#8217;s restore your faith in crab cakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/hf_20260521_101309_25ad9032-c734-44aa-b542-0624359d391a-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/hf_20260521_101309_25ad9032-c734-44aa-b542-0624359d391a-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/hf_20260521_101309_25ad9032-c734-44aa-b542-0624359d391a-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/hf_20260521_101309_25ad9032-c734-44aa-b542-0624359d391a-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/hf_20260521_101309_25ad9032-c734-44aa-b542-0624359d391a-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/hf_20260521_101309_25ad9032-c734-44aa-b542-0624359d391a-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/hf_20260521_101309_25ad9032-c734-44aa-b542-0624359d391a.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Makes 6-8 crab cakes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 lb (450g) jumbo lump crab meat, picked over for shells<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup (40g) panko breadcrumbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup (60g) mayonnaise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 large egg, lightly beaten<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon Dijon mustard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons butter or oil, for frying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Remoulade (Optional):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bc cup mayo + 1 tbsp hot sauce + 1 tsp capers + 1 tsp lemon juice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Mix Gently<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a large bowl, whisk mayo, egg, mustard, Worcestershire, lemon juice, Old Bay, and parsley.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently fold in crab meat and panko. Be gentle\u2014you want crab lumps, not crab paste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (this prevents falling apart).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Form the Cakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shape mixture into 6-8 patties, about \u00bd inch thick. Don&#8217;t pack too tight.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Pan Fry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook crab cakes for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drain on paper towels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serve hot with lemon wedges and remoulade. Eat with your hands. No judgment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 15 mins + 30 mins chill | <strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 8 mins | <strong>Total Time:<\/strong> ~1 hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yield:<\/strong> 6-8 crab cakes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy (handle gently)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Store uncooked crab cakes in the fridge for up to 1 day. Cooked crab cakes last 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in a 350\u00b0F oven or air fryer for 5 minutes (not microwave\u2014soggy sadness). Freeze uncooked patties for up to 3 months. Cook from frozen, adding 2 minutes per side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/hf_20260521_101349_973a89a8-5ff7-413f-8e57-7776ce1fc0ab-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/hf_20260521_101349_973a89a8-5ff7-413f-8e57-7776ce1fc0ab-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/hf_20260521_101349_973a89a8-5ff7-413f-8e57-7776ce1fc0ab-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/hf_20260521_101349_973a89a8-5ff7-413f-8e57-7776ce1fc0ab-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/hf_20260521_101349_973a89a8-5ff7-413f-8e57-7776ce1fc0ab-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/hf_20260521_101349_973a89a8-5ff7-413f-8e57-7776ce1fc0ab-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/hf_20260521_101349_973a89a8-5ff7-413f-8e57-7776ce1fc0ab.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jumbo lump crab. 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