Best Crab Cakes Sandwiches Recipe

Ingredients for Best Crab Cakes Sandwiches

• Crabmeat
• Red Bell Pepper
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• Fresh Breadcrumb
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• Fresh Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dry Mustard
• Tabasco Sauce
• 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 8 hamburger buns
• Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Cooking Oil

How to Make Best Crab Cakes Sandwiches

1. In a large bowl, combine 1 pound lump crab meat, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup finely chopped celery, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 large egg, lightly beaten, and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
2. Spread 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs on a sheet of wax paper.
3. Gently shape the crab mixture into 8 patties (about 1/2 inch thick). Coat each patty thoroughly with breadcrumbs. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight).
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. Roast 1 red bell pepper, whole, for 30-40 minutes, or until the skin is blackened and blistered.
6. Place the roasted pepper in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let cool for 15 minutes.
7. Once cool, peel, remove seeds, and finely chop the red pepper.
8. In a small bowl, combine the chopped roasted red pepper with 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 clove minced garlic.
9. Spread the red pepper mixture evenly on the cut sides of 8 hamburger buns.
10. Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
11. Carefully place the crab cakes in the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
12. Place the cooked crab cakes in the prepared hamburger buns.
13. Top each sandwich with 2 tablespoons shredded lettuce, 1 slice of tomato, and thinly sliced red onion.