Growing up, crab cakes were the ultimate treat. But they HAD to be Chesapeake Bay style. My goal was to still be able to enjoy them, even with some dietary restrictions. These crab cakes are gluten free, dairy free, and egg free. Mission accomplished!
Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes – Gluten, Dairy, & Egg Free
I grew up in south-central Pennsylvania, close enough to the Chesapeake Bay to enjoy real, fresh, bay blue crabs on a special occasion. With my Mother’s help, I became a crab cake connoisseur, and extremely picky about how they taste.
They had to have a lot of lump crab meat and very little filling. And just the right amount of seasonings. When I changed my nutrition protocol to become gluten-free and pesco-vegan, I started my mission of recreating my favorite foods with the new dietary restrictions.
It took a few tries, but mission accomplished. The trick to making this recipe a little friendlier on the wallet – use 2/3 regular crab meat and 1/3 lump crab meat. PS – please do not use canned crab. Get the real stuff! I love the touch of Worcestershire Sauce (check your label to make sure it’s gluten-free!). If you can’t find a gluten-free Worcestershire Sauce then use Braggs Liquid Aminos. And the egg replacer works miracles to help the crab cakes stick together.
Oh and speaking of… let them sit in the fridge for 1-2 hours before you cook them. It will help them to stick together better and not fall apart as much.
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I don’t usually like crab but this looks great!
Hi Divya – Thank you so much! Hugs, Holly
I looooove crab cakes!! Those look great!
Hi Hollie – Thanks! Hugs, Holly
OMG this looks yummy. I love crab cakes. But I’m always at a lost for where to buy lump crap meat.
Hi Chell Bee – At our store, it’s where the prosciutto and specialty meats are in the refrigerated section. Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon! Hugs, Holly
Crab is one of my favorite foods – these sound sooo good! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday last week!
Hi Emily – Thank you for hosting! Hugs, Holly
Hi Holly! I’m featuring your crab cakes on the #P3Party today! They look so yummy!Thanks for pinning!
Kim
Hi Kim – Thank you soooooo much for the awesome feature! You totally made my day! Hugs, Holly
I just had to pin this recipe, I am not vegan but I sure do love crab cakes! Thanks!
Yum.. I don’t know how I came across these gems but I am so glad that I did. I am pinning these and making ASAP. They look delicious!!
Hi Starla – Glad to have you here on the blog! Hopefully you have enjoyed some of the other recipes and projects too. Hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Holly