Alaskan Crab Cakes

Hearty croquettes for every occasion

Nothing says sumptuous like fresh Alaskan seafood—in this case crab. Look for it at your local market, or find suppliers via the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. Make a splash this holiday season with family and friends. Treat them—and yourself—to festive, easy, gourmet food. Prepare a few of these tasty treasures as appetizers, or pile the serving plate high for an entire meal fresh from the sea.   

Alaskan Crab Cakes

Ingredients

¼ cup mayonnaise

1 egg, beaten

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp lemon zest

½ tsp Old Bay seasoning

½ tsp black pepper

1 lb Alaskan king, snow, or Dungeness crab meat

2 Tbsp red bell pepper, finely diced

2 Tbsp celery, finely diced

2 Tbsp flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

⅔ cup panko

Cooking oil, for pan frying

For serving

Lemon wedges

Chipotle mayo, Sriracha aioli, or tartar sauce

Sliced scallions or chives

—Recipe by Chef Maya Wilson; recipe and photos courtesy Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute.