Crab Cakes & Krab Cakes

Servings
about 12 small cakes per recipe (12 crab + 12 Krab)
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
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Ingredients

For the crab cakes:

  • 2 slices good quality bread, crust removed
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 lb. crab meat; rinsed, pressed dry and pickedthrough for shells

for the krab cakes:

  • 4 slices good quality bread, crust removed
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ⅔ lb. krab (imitation crab) meat, chopped into small pieces

For the seasoned Mayo:

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon roasted garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

Directions

  1. Set the Grillet™ to 400°F. Place the lid on and let it heat.
  2. For either the crab or krab recipe, break the bread into small pieces. Mix in all of the remaining ingredients for either recipe except the crab or krab.
  3. Stir in the crab or krab.
  4. Shape the mixture into roughly 12 patties.
  5. Four at a time, place the cakes into the Grillet™.
  6. Cook for 5 minutes on one side, then use a rubber spatula to flip them over. Cook for an additional 5 minutes on the other side.
  7. Once both sides are cooked and have nice grill marks, remove from the grill and set aside.
  8. Repeat until all of the crab cakes are done.
  9. In a small bowl, mix together the seasoned mayo ingredients: mayonnaise, roasted garlic powder, and Old Bay seasoning.
  10. Spoon a small dollop of the seasoned mayo over the cakes and serve.

Recipe inspiration from Panini Happy