This Crab Cake Sandwich is a mouthwatering experience and a taste of the ocean in every bite. With succulent jumbo lump crab meat, perfectly seasoned and served on buttery rolls, this sandwich is the ultimate indulgence for seafood lovers. These will leave you craving more!
In a large bowl, whisk together the worcestershire sauce, mustard, lemon juice, egg, mayo, Old Bay Seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 egg, ¼ cup mayo, 1/2 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning, salt and pepper to taste
Gently fold in the lump crab meat and breadcrumbs, being careful not to break up the large chunks of crab.
8 oz lump crab meat, 2-3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty. If you have a difficult time forming patties, add more breadcrumbs.
Stovetop/Pan Seared Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil.
cooking oil
Once the oil is hot, add the crab cake patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Allow the crab cakes to cool.
Air Fryer Instructions
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil.
cooking oil
Place the crab cakes in the Air Fryer. Spray the top of the crab cakes with cooking oil.
Cook for 8-12 minutes at 370 degrees. Cook time will vary based on the size of your patties.
Allow the crab cakes to fully cook before moving. If you move them too soon they will fall apart.
Oven/Baked Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray or olive oil.
Place the crab cake patties on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
Bake the crab cakes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Allow the crab cakes to fully cook before moving. If you move them too soon they will fall apart.
Assembling the Sandwiches
While the crab cakes are cooking, lightly toast the buns.
buns
To assemble the sandwiches, place your toppings on the bottom half of each bun. Add the crab cake, any sauce you plan to use, and the remaining bun.
Notes
This recipe is designed to have more crab flavor and less breading. If you prefer a thick breaded crab cake use 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs instead of what's noted in the recipe.You can use standard or Dijon mustard, whatever you prefer.The crab cakes will turn golden brown on the outside when they are cooked through. Look for a crispy, caramelized crust on the outside of the crab cake.Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the crab cakes. The temperature should be 140-160 degrees to ensure that they are fully cooked.