Cook like the Pros: NC crab cakes

Koan chef Drew Smith shows us how to make crab cakes featuring fresh North Carolina crab from Locals Seafood.

Posted 2:23 p.m. Jul 1, 2020 — Updated 2:06 p.m. Jul 6, 2020

Kathy Hanrahan, Out

and

About editor

CARY, N.C. — This week's Cook like the Pros is all about fresh North Carolina seafood! Koan chef Drew Smith shows us how to make crab cakes featuring fresh North Carolina crab from Locals Seafood.

Recipe: NC Lump Crab Cake

Ingredients:

1 pound lump crab
2.5oz mayo
1 egg
1 tbsp Lusty Monk or Whole Grain Mustard
1 C panko bread crumbs
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tbsp chili flake
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch white pepper
¼ C yuzu or lemon juice

Gently mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Form into 3oz cakes making sure not to compress the mixture too much. Once formed, seared the cakes in a saute pan on medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side. Garnish with chopped scallions or chives and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Cook like the Pros Coverage

Suggest A Correction