Crab Cake with Remoulade Sauce

Crab Cake with Remoulade Sauce recipe videos

Crab cakes are savory patties made primarily from lump crab meat, bound with breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, and seasonings, then pan-fried or baked until golden. They are famously served with a tangy remoulade sauce, a mayonnaise-based condiment often spiked with mustard, herbs, and spices. This dish is a culinary staple of the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, particularly associated with Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Crab cakes are typically high in protein due to the crab meat, but also contain significant fat from the binding ingredients and cooking oil, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the breadcrumbs. A single serving, often around 3-4 ounces, can range from 200 to 400 calories, depending on the recipe and preparation method.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	230 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	480 mg
Cholesterol	55 mg
Vitamin B12	3.5 mcg
Selenium	20 mcg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Vitamin C	3 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	40 mg

Per 1 crab cake with sauce (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The quality of a crab cake is often judged by the ratio of crab meat to filler, with premium versions containing minimal breadcrumbs to let the sweet flavor of the crab shine. The accompanying remoulade sauce is a classic example of culinary fusion, with French origins but a distinct, spicier profile in Louisiana and the American South.