How to Pan Fry Crab Cakes

Step 1

Prepare your favorite crab-cake recipe: In this case we are using our very own Maryland Jumbo Crab Cakes. Shape your mixed ingredients into cakes that are about 1-inch high and make sure the crab cake recipe you are using is not so dry that is falls apart easily.

Step 2

Add the olive oil to a frying pan and heat it over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Use a spatula to place the crab cakes into the hot frying pan. Be cautious to prevent the oil from splattering on your skin.

Step 4

Cook the crab cakes until they are golden brown on the side facing down. This takes about five minutes.

Step 5

Flip the crab cakes with a spatula, being careful so that they do not break apart. Cook the cakes on the second side until they turn golden brown, or about five minutes.

Step 6

Remove the crab cakes from the frying pan and place them on a platter lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 7

Serve your delicious crab cakes.