Brixham crab cakes with tartare sauce
Golden crab cakes with a crisp crumb and a sharp tartare dip, bursting with sweet crab.
- Time40 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.66 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the crab, mash, spring onion, parsley, lemon zest and half the juice. Season well.
- 2
Shape into 8 patties. Dip each in the egg and then the breadcrumbs. Chill for 20 minutes.
20 min - 3
Make the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, gherkin, capers and the rest of the lemon juice.
- 4
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.
- 5
Fry the crab cakes for 4 minutes on each side until crisp and golden.
8 min - 6
Drain briefly and serve with the sauce and a green salad.
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