Herbed Cornmeal Crab Cakes

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Audrey Collins, Columbus, Georgia

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

I created these crispy crab cakes to include some of the fresh herbs from my garden. My husband loves them and requests them quite often. —Audrey Collins, Columbus, Georgia

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Herbed Cornmeal Crab Cakes

Yield:2 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • crab cakes:
    • 1 large egg, beaten
    • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
    • 2 tablespoons minced chives
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
    • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
    • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon tartar sauce
    • 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
    • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
    • 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
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Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, chives, parsley, thyme, mayonnaise, tartar sauce, mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and celery salt. Fold in crab. Shape into four patties; coat with cornmeal mixture.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook crab cakes in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
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