Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Cakes

These Joe’s Crab Shack–style Crab Cakes are inspired by the popular restaurant favorite. They are packed with tender crab meat, lightly seasoned, and pan-fried until golden brown on the outside while staying moist and flavorful on the inside. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish for seafood lovers.

Ingredients

For the Crab Cakes:

• 1 lb (450 g) lump crab meat, picked over for shells
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• ¾ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For Cooking:

• 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter