Crab Cakes BC

Dungeness crab is the sweetheart of the BC coast, and crab cakes are one of the best ways to show it off. The style likely travelled west with East Coast seafood traditions, but BC cooks gave it a Pacific upgrade, using sweet Dungeness meat and a lighter hand with the binder so every bite is mostly crab.

What makes these great is the restraint: barely any breadcrumbs, a whisper of mayonnaise, and bright accents of lemon, chive, and Dijon that let the crab’s natural sweetness shine. Pan-fried until deeply golden and crisp on the outside, they’re elegant enough for company and quick enough for a weeknight. A squeeze of lemon and a dollop of aioli is all they need.

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