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Eggless Crab Cakes laid out on a cutting board with a bowl of tartar sauce

Eggless Crab Cakes

There’s nothing better than these crunchy, flavorful eggless crab cakes. Just mix the ingredients, shape the patties, and cook them in a skillet. They’re completely egg-free, yet hold together beautifully and taste absolutely delicious.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 14 small crab cakes
Calories 122 kcal

Equipment

1 large and medium mixing bowl
1 Large skillet

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat pick through it to remove any shells
  • ⅓ cup eggless mayonnaise or a storebought vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • avocado oil or butter for frying the crab cakes

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl combine eggless mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay Seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, melted butter, and parsley. Whisk together.
    ⅓ cup eggless mayonnaise , 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • Fold in lump crab meat and panko breadcrumbs. Gently fold them in to avoid breaking up all the lumps of crab meat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
    1 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat, ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
  • Scoop out using a 1/4 measuring cup. Gently form into patties with your hands. *See note below if they are having trouble adhering together.
  • Add 4 tablespoons of avocado oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-low. Add your crab cakes and cook 2-3 minutes per side. Decrease heat as needed if they begin to become too crispy on the outside.
  • Place on a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess oil.

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Notes

Serve with lemon slices or homemade tartar sauce without mayonnaise.
Watch the crab cakes closely so they do not burn. Reduce heat as needed.
If your crab cakes are falling apart, troubleshoot with these tips:
  • Be sure you allowed chill time in the refrigerator.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of additional eggless mayo. 
  • You may need to make the patties smaller. I recommend 1/4 cup filling per crab cake.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 294mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 181IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Crab Cakes No Eggs, Egg Free Crab Cakes, Eggless Crab Cakes
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