Gluten Free Old Bay Crab Cakes

Total time1 hr 2 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time12 min

4.9

(26)

Crab cakes are one of those dishes that can feel off-limits when you're avoiding gluten, mostly because traditional recipes lean hard on regular breadcrumbs as a binder. Here, gluten free breadcrumbs do the same job beautifully, holding everything together without sacrificing that satisfying golden crust you expect from a great crab cake. The real star is the lump crab meat itself — folded in gently so every patty is packed with visible, tender chunks rather than a dense, homogenous puck. Old Bay seasoning, Dijon mustard, a hit of hot sauce, and fresh parsley layer in bold, classic flavor that tastes anything but compromised. A quick chill in the fridge before cooking is the secret to patties that hold their shape in the pan and develop that deep, caramelized sear from the butter-and-oil combo. Each batch comes out crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle, and ready to serve with lemon wedges and your favorite sauce alongside. This recipe makes four generous servings, so it works equally well as a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing starter.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the crab cakes

1 lb lump crab meat, picked over for shells
½ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp old bay seasoning
1 tsp hot sauce
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
¼ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For cooking

2 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola or avocado oil)
1 tbsp unsalted butter

For serving

lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
tartar sauce or remoulade, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, hot sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper, and stir until smooth.
2
Add the crab meat and gluten free breadcrumbs to the bowl and fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined — the mixture should hold together when pressed but still show visible chunks of crab.

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