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jersey shore crab cakes

(1 rating)
KittiKar001 avatar
Recipe by
Kathleen Lewis
@KittiKar001
Harrisburg, PA

My grandmother made these from a recipe given to her by my great-great aunt. My father would go crabbing in the bay and his mom would have a steaming pot ready upon his return to cook the crab. My 5 brothers wives and children grew up on this recipe. Since Crab is expensive I have adapted to make it cost effective. Enjoy

(1 rating)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For jersey shore crab cakes

  • 6 slice
    onion
  • 3 stick
    celery stalk
  • 1 lg
    green bell pepper
  • 4 sm
    egg
  • 3 Tbsp
    mayonaise or salad dressing
  • 1 lb
    crabmeat, fresh or imitation crab meat works well
  • 1 Tbsp
    old bay seasoning
  • 1 md
    yellow or red bell pepper
  • bread crumbs, dry
  • cooking oil
  • GRANDMA NEW JERSEY CRABCAKES/BALLS

How To Make jersey shore crab cakes

  • 1
    1. Dice Onion, celery, bell peppers in small pieces and mix together.
  • 2
    2. Break up crab/Krab (imitation) to fine shred.
  • 3
    3. Place all in a bowl and and 2 eggs, mayonaise, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix well.
  • 4
    4. Add bread crumbs and mix to a consistency that will roll into a ball without falling apart somewhat moist.
  • 5
    5. Determine whether you want them flat or ball shaped. Shape and turn on pan of oil, enough oil to cover if ball shaped otherwise may fry in small amount.
  • 6
    6. Beat eggs in a bowl. Pour Breadcrumbs in another bowl. Dip cake or ball in egg removing excess and then dip or roll in breadcrumbs covering well.
  • 7
    7. Fry or deep fry until crispy brown. Serve with Worchestershire sauce or cocktail sauce. Serve warm or cold.
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