East Coast-Style Crab Cake Sandwich with Remoulade
Golden pan-fried crab cakes nestled in toasted buns with a zesty remoulade sauce, capturing the essence of Maryland’s seafood tradition. This American-inspired Easter recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp old bay seasoning
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 8 tomato slices
- 1/2 cup remoulade sauce (prepared)
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, gently combine 1 lb lump crab meat, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning, 1 large beaten egg, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper without breaking up the crab too much.
- Step 2: Form the mixture into 4 evenly sized patties about 3/4-inch thick. Chill the patties for 30 minutes to help them set.
- Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Fry the crab cakes for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and heated through.
- Step 4: To assemble, spread 2 tbsp remoulade sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun, layer with 1 lettuce leaf, 1 crab cake, and 2 tomato slices. Top with the bun lids and serve immediately.
