Crab Cakes Recipe - How to Make Crab Cakes 

Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/221079/Chef-Johns-Crab-Cakes/

Just made these yesterday and they came out so amazing. Best crab cakes I've ever had in my life and you taught me how! Thank you Chef John! I also made your crab stuffed cornbread muffins and those did not disappoint either, though the cakes were my favorite by far.

This looks amazing; it is so aggravating not living by the coast when you do recipes like this. Living here in Colorado it is tough to find good Crab, and when you do the price is outrageous.

You can also refrigerate them for a little after you form them into cakes. This will keep them together before frying.

Marylander here, Glad to see you included Old Bay! :D It's a must for any crab related recipe!

Just made this with my mother! She was so happy!

I've noticed from watching at least 60 of Chef John's recipes that he really loves his salt, so keep that in mind when cooking directly from his videos!

I have made these several times this is my go to recipe.They are absolutely delicious can't beat these so tasty !!

Haha "you cannot let the crab cake win" lol

I’m in Maryland, which known for it’s ‘blue crab’. I’m going back to the 60’s when my grandmother would do crab cakes. She would never use a ‘filler’ in her crab cakes. She would use 2 beaten eggs per pound of meat (a mixture of lump and pieces just as you did). To the beaten eggs a tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning, a tablespoon of parsley flakes. About a 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan, get it hot, form her patties, and fry each side. She only used the eggs as a binder.

I'm from Maryland. I know Crabcakes. These are EXACTLY how we make them in the big MD. SanFrancisco? Who knew?

I am a Marylander and I approve this video.

Looks so good. Love the 97% crab mixture. I had some crab cakes with too much cake before or the crab was too chopped up. Making your own chunky crab cakes is the only was to go I see.

okay don't shoot me but i am poor and made this with the canned lump crab yesterday and it came out fabulous! (had to remember to squeeze out excess water) To add more volume since i had 6 guests i added cut up Portebella mushrooms ugh sooo good! I also used seasoned panko bread crumbs for the outside and some inside. i then made them semi thin to look bigger. Someone was dipping them in cucumber ranch and it was amazing!

I use canned crab for crab cakes and they are amazing.

*FINALLY!* A crab cake I can truly get behind! :D You recognize that a crab cake is supposed to be about 90-95% *CRAB!* :D

KRABBY PATTY!

this is the very first video I saw on how to make crab cakes and I loved it. I have previously subscribed to your videos long ago but added this as a favorite. Two thumbs up for FoodWishes again !

Chef John is spot on with this one. Foundation of ANY great crab cake is it must be almost entirely crab meat. So many times disappointed at restaurants that use too much bread crumbs.

I love me some vintage Chef John!

i just tried this receipe, it taste like heaven with a touch of butter

I can't express how mouth-watering delicious all of that sounds. Definitely wrote that down and going to make it tonight. :)

Chef these crab meat cakes came out FANTASTIC. So delicate yet so tasty. I love them! High Def.. even better.

My favorite recipe!!! Thanks man I’ve been using this for over 7 years!!!

love crab cakes & yes hull my own when I can get them on sale. For those experimenting, go half RITZ half saltine. To much RITZ over powers the crab with it's salty buttery goodness but a 50/50 mix gives the kick a nice balance.

Note to self: DONT WATCH THESE VIDEOS ON AN EMPTY STOMACH! :(

I use refrigerated lump crabmeat in the clear plastic tub with a metal pull-top under the lid, from Sam's Club - I guess that's canned but it's far better than store shelf metal cans and it's the best I can get in the Midwest. It worked great in the crab rangoons last New Years so I'm guessing it's worth a try here.

Very niceI make mine with canned crab, but it is the canned from the seafood section, jumbo lump. It is 35.00 a pound, but it is so worth it

Too salty. You added mayo, has salt , added mustard, very salty , Old Bay Seasonings, more salt..then you added plain salt..with already salted Saltine Crackers . Suggest you make it healthier and skip the salt and keep your blood pressure in a good range.

Oh my, these look fabulous! Can't wait to make a batch of them this Memorial Day weekend..... will go great with the New England clam chowder and clam boil. Thank you Chef John!

"Don't use crappy crab!" Lol😂

I really wish you were on the food network; you're voice and humor... it would just be great to watch!!!

DO NOT LET THE CRAB CAKE WIN.

Thanks for another excellent video!!!! You absolutely rock in your presentations!!!! Your knowledge and passion comes!!!! Some people freak out if you add mayo to a receipe...cause they are scared about getting fat!!!! Eating one tasty crab cake will not make a person fat!!!! Thanks Chef John....you have been inspiring me to make awesome appetizers!!!!!!

I made this today. I used 1/4 cup of bread crumbs instead of crackers and Maryland blue crab meat but it was so delicious :)

HD is the best for food videos... and I will make this for sure after watching it.

Thanks man I guess I am lucky because I happen to have all those extra ingredients, and had no idea how to make crab cakes!!!

These crab cakes look heavenly!

In class we made daikon radish cakes with a plum sauce vinaigrette, not that they compare to crab cakes in classic flavor, but they were amazingly good for a vegetarian option, and the recipe is almost exactly the same but use shredded (and slightly patted dry) daikon instead of crab.

I live on the West coast and have never tried a crab cake.......I love crab and prepare it often (with some drawn butter or as a salad) but THIS looks like a great idea for a nice change. Thanks much.

Best crab cake 🦀 recipe on RU-vid👍

Such a New Yorker. I love how that oozes out of your videos without ever seeing you.

Use a little olive oil in the batter and that will help keep the cakes together.

WoW so right... Im never putting onions n peppers in my crab cakes again... Simple perfect recipe... ThankU

My favorite seafood, so delicate and delicious.

For RifledBarrel. To cook a lobster humanely, you put a nice wine in the pot and then the live lobster. Then turn the the heat up on the pot and by the time it gets real hot the lobster is feeling so good he doesn't give a crap.

I'm from Maryland and was prepared to trash this recipe.....but....it was spot on. Good job dude.

Butter and lemon people! Yum

Looks good! And I won't let the crab cake win! Wish me luck.

U must not let the crab cake win......lol...i love dis..thanks for the step by step!!

Another great recipe! As always, nice humor. "Don't let the crab cake win" ha ha

Looks great, I'm so going to make this dish tomorrow. I'm such a seafood freak. Since I'm making dinner for two mind as well make 4 soft shell crabs I have with Scallops, and shrimps in scampi sauce with sweet potatoes french fries wedges or steamed green beans with pilaf rice

Making this for supper tonight!!!

Ten years old...geez!! You have talent good sirrr

honesty the best policy. thumbs up!!

A crab cake addiction is one addiction worth having. MMMMM MMMM MMMM

Just pulled 2 decent sized Dungeness out of the Puget sound this evening.. this recipe sounds amazing!

Got so excited when I saw that chef john has a crab cake recipe! he's the best

Don't use crappy crab! I have frozen fresh crab from our neighbors who crab on the Oregon coast every year. They immediately steam them and pull the meat, then seal and freeze big portions. At over 300 crabs per season, that's alot of crab! We tried crabbing for 2 seasons; its fun and meet lots of people, however, we usually have to borrow all the gear, and, of course, you need a license. Doesn't cost much, but we don't crab as often, and we're only in Oregon for about 2-3 weeks. Used this recipe, came out pretty good!

I used not only crappy crab but fake crab from Walmart, and they were delicious!(thanks to the Old Bay seasoning) Don't judge me I'm on a budget.

aaah, your voice is just so relaxing!

As a person who catches and eats crab directly from the marshes of New Jersey every year, I will try these crab cakes next time I go crabbing.

Great vid! Appreciate the new production!

makes me wish i didn't have a gastric bypass. lol. j/k, i'll cook this for my family. thanks for sharing, i really love ur vids. really did havea bypass though....

made them as he did. perfecto. didn't even miss any sauce to go with it!!! yum

Love your HD cooking video! Its like I am there cooking along in your kitchen. This recipe is perfecto...yummmm.

Any recipe by chef John is my favorite. Try his mussels too.

waaaaahhh I want some!!!! Me so hungry right now

So I got some crab meat and was searching for an easy recipe,this one came up as the 'easiest' and 'best-looking' . Now the meat is sitting in refrigerator and then god-willing I would have some lip-smacking crab cakes. Thanks Chef!

if restaurant are serving crab cakes like that... I would order it everytime

look so easy to make ....I going to try that ...thanx

Great lookn👍🏽, only add on would be a little crushed red pepper and chopped scallions👌🏽💯

"Once You Wrestle 'Em Into The Pan, The Screaming Stops"... and that is an actual Quote...!!!

I love ordering crab cake in resto, and enjoyed it. now i can cook it. Thanks .

I used a can of crab meat cause that's wtf I have

"...You cannot let the crab cake win." LOL!!! Loved that!

Im drooling while watching this

Where I live in Rural Michigan getting Fresh Crab is nearly Impossible and Very Expensive. I use the Blue Crab in the Jar and they turn out Perfect and I can still have lights.

Just made these!!!!! Can't wait to cook and eat!!!!! Thank You!!!!

I always watch your videos, so Today I was surprised to notice I wasn't subscribed! I like you so much, and I don't even know you! Love your jokes, your voice and your singing! It all makes me a little more happier!

Crab cakes and football... thats what Maryland does!

The new camera looks awesome! ...and so does the crab cakes!

my food wish is for my hubby to make me breakfast every morning...that would take a miracle, he does not even like to eat breakfast

A touch of minced celery, green pepper & roasted red pepper with this basic recipe, can really brighten this up. But, I agree, that the crab, itself, should be allowed to shine through the other ingredients.

I find a little mayo works well to help with cohesion along with a long rest in the fridge.

I laughed through this whole video. Hilarious! *chuckles* crapy crab...

so so so yummy with lemon!!!!

I love John and I love this recipe I've been using it since 2008 but John you change the recipe because there was no high-def...in 2008 When you first had me make this you suggested Phillips crab in the can. Can you still use Phillips in 2021? I'm GLAD This recipe is still here! Thank you..and the crab has not one in 13 years😂😂

my mouth is all watery

I am making my crab cakes tomorrow for the first time. I think i might add some red n yellow bell peppers,cayenne pepper n onions to it too.

this is the first video from foodwishes where i could hear something cooking

this is the recipe that they use on spongebob, Mr Crabs recipe is the best

lol. I will definately have to try this and I will try not to let the crab cake win. Awesome recipe and love the new camera!

Grocery store. You can get it in various grades. Usually comes in Clear Plastic containers. Can be expensive. Remember to double check for bits of shell that might have gotten past the pickers.

I watched this because I was hungry, and now I'm more hungry.

I dont like crab cakes, but you made me want to eat some.

No Problem. It'll be back where the fish and other refrigerated seafood stuff is. Not necessarily at the seafood counter (assuming your particular shop has one of those) but some times they do keep it there. you can always ask someone who works there and they'll help you out of course.

CHEF JOHN please make these for now in 2023 for canned crab because some of us are very far from the ocean and it's the only option that's affordable....please I know you "can!"

@watercreator I'm sure Chef John would encourage this. Food is meant to experiment with. Sounds awesome.

I love the HD. Nice.