Crab Cake Recipe
Tender crab cake cooked to a golden crisp perfection, accompanied by a lemon cream sauce, arugula, and fresh grapefruit.
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Ingredients
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Crab Cake
Lemon Cream Sauce
Garnish
Method
Crab Cake Preparation
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, gently combine the lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, green onions, parsley, beaten egg, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper until just mixed.
Form Cakes
Shape the mixture into patties, about 2 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Chill
Refrigerate the crab cakes for at least 30 minutes to help them hold together while cooking.
Lemon Cream Sauce Preparation
Make Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until heated through and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

