Baked Lump Crab Cakes (Jerry’s Place Copycat)

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Baked Lump Crab Cakes (Jerry’s Place Copycat)

These copycat baked lump crab cakes from Jerry’s Place are packed with tender crab meat and just the right amount of seasoning for that classic, restaurant-style flavor. They’re easy to make at home and perfect for when you want something a little special without going out.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Chill Time4

Total Time4 25

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Seafood

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings:

Calories: 528kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

2 lbs lump crab meat drained
1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 sticks butter 16 tbsp total, or 1 cup
2 tsp vinegar

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Instructions

Add the crab meat to a large mixing bowl. Season with the Old Bay, then stir until evenly combined. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours.
2 lbs lump crab meat, 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
In a separate bowl add the mayonnaise, paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until the mixture's evenly combined.
1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
Add all of the sauce to the seasoned meat mixture, then gently stir together until evenly combined. Set aside.
Melt the butter, add the vinegar to it, then whisk together to evenly combine. Pour into a 9x13" baking dish, and spread out to coat the bottom of the dish.
2 sticks butter, 2 tsp vinegar
Using clean hands form the crab mixture into compressed even cakes then transfer them to the prepared dish. Spoon some of the butter mixture overtop of the cakes.
Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes, just until the pan's sizzling.
Serve the crab cakes warm, and enjoy!

Notes

Stir the crab meat very gently to keep the pieces of meat in tact.
Don't skip the refrigeration time. The crab needs this time to absorb the flavors.
Make sure you are using real, full fat mayonnaise. Do not, under any circumstances, use low fat mayonnaise, Miracle Whip or mayonnaise style dressing. It will loose its signature richness.

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