Name: Gullah Crab Cakes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Gullah Geechee
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh blue crab meat; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Salt to taste; 2 tbsp butter for frying; Lemon wedges for serving

Golden, crispy crab cakes with fresh blue crab and Lowcountry seasonings. This Gullah crab cakes recipe is a coastal classic from the Sea Islands.

Ingredients

1 lb fresh blue crab meat
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, beaten
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
2 tbsp butter for frying
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Pick through crab meat to remove any shell fragments. Be careful not to break up the lumps.
In a large bowl, gently combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, mustard, Worcestershire, Old Bay, cayenne, green onion, parsley, and lemon juice. Mix gently — keep the crab lumps intact.
Form into 6 patties. Place on a baking sheet and refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook crab cakes 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Serve hot with lemon wedges and remoulade sauce.

💡 Pro Tip: Chilling the crab cakes before frying is essential — it helps them hold together. Use jumbo lump crab meat for the best texture.