22 Easy Crab Cake Recipes Take You Back To The Beach

These delicious crab cake recipes will get your mouth watering and you’ll feel like you're back to the beach in no time!

Crab cakes are a coastal classic and these crab cake recipes are all about the flavor. From Maryland style crab cakes to easy healthy versions, there's a crab cake for every palate. Nothing says beach vacation like a fresh crabcake.

Whether you like your crab cakes with or without breadcrumbs, you can't go wrong with any of these delicious crab cake recipes. There are even low carb, vegan, and gluten-free versions to choose from.

What's the best sauce to serve with your crab cakes? Try a traditional remoulade, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or your favorite seafood dipping sauce.

Serve them with a simple salad for a light dinner. They also make a perfect lunch---try them in a sandwich and add your favorite toppings. Or you can make mini crab cakes for an appetizer with your favorite coastal cocktails.

One thing's for sure, you'll need to stock up on this classic Old Bay Seasoning for all your favorite beach-inspired seafood recipes. (It's also great in shrimp recipes!)

Crab Cake Recipes

Each of these creative recipes offers a unique twist on the classic crab cake. Which one will you try first?

1. Maryland Crab Cakes with Quick Tartar Sauce - Once Upon a Chef
2. Easy Crab Cakes - Wholesome Yum
3. Spicy Crab Cakes - Served Up With Love
4. Easy Crab Cakes Stuffed with Smoke Salmon - Savory Tooth
5. Crispy Cauliflower Crab Cakes - The Roasted Root
6. Gluten-Free Crab Cakes - Officially Gluten-Free
7. Paleo Crispy Crab Cakes with Spinach Pesto - OCD Kitchen
8. Bob’s Maryland Style Crab Cakes - The Speckled Palate
9. Spicy Loaded Crab Cakes - Kitschen Cat
10. Vegan Crab Cakes - A Virtual Vegan
11. Zucchini Crab Cakes - The Iron You
12. Crab Cake Stacks with Poached Eggs - Yes to Yolks
13. Crab Cakes Benedict - Fake Food Free
14. Crispy Corn Cheddar Crab Cakes - Wry Toast Eats
15. Asian Crab Cakes - Avocado Pesto
16. Baked Tuna Crab Cakes - Ahead of Thyme
17. Crispy Crab Cakes with Avocado Grapefruit Salsa - Food Fanatic
18. Spicy Mango Avocado Crab Cakes - Athletic Avocado
19. Walnut Crusted Lump Crab Cakes - Dine and Dish
20. Spring Veggie Crab Cakes - Cooking for Keeps
21. Tex-Mex Crab Cakes with Strawberry Mango Salsa - Flavour and Savour
22. Crispy Paleo Krabby Patties - Nom Nom Paleo

P.S. Your crab cake dinner wouldn’t be complete without this adorable crab cake kitchen towel!

What's your favorite crab cakes recipe?

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