Form delicate crab cakes by gently shaping with a spoonful in your hands
Scoop mixture with a tablespoon and gently form into round patties without overworking.
Use a large spoon to portion, then lightly shape in your hands into small patties. Keep handling gentle to maintain a tender interior.
The short version
- Portion with a spoon for consistent size
- Handle gently to keep cakes tender
What you need
- tablespoonoptionalUsed for portioning
How to do it
- 1
Scoop a portion with a large tablespoon.
Watch this step - 2
Gently shape into a round patty in your hands.
Avoid compressing too hard to keep them tender.
Watch this step
What goes wrong
Packing crab cakes too tightly
Shape lightly; just enough to hold together
Why it works
Overmixing/overpacking can make crab cakes dense; gentle shaping keeps them tender.
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