Hey, y’all! Crab cakes. All of the crab cakes, please. They’re one of my favorite foods to order out at restaurants; that said, they are truly so easy to make at home! Today I’m sharing one of my favorite varieties with y’all — my ginger crab cakes, which have a splash of Kentucky-based Ale 8 One in them. I know y’all are going to love them!

Ginger Crab Cakes
Ginger Crab Cakes
Ingredients:
16 oz. lump crabmeat
1/3 c. mayonnaise
2/3 c. breadcrumbs
1 tbsp. dijon mustard
1 egg
2 tbsp. Ale-8 Zero Sugar
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. parsley, chopped
Black pepper, to taste
Old Bay Seasoning, to taste
Kosher salt, to taste
Garlic powder, to taste
Green Onions, for garnish
Vegetable oil, for cooking
Directions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, Ale 8 One, lemon juice, chopped parsley, black pepper, Old Bay Seasoning, kosher salt, and garlic powder. Add in crabmeat and breadcrumbs, folding gently until well-incorporated.
- Shape crab cake mixture into patties of your desired size.
- Over medium heat, cook crab cakes in oil for roughly 2 minutes/side or until they are golden brown.
- Enjoy!
Pro tip: Top with a chipotle mayo, remoulade, tartar sauce, or the sauce of your choice.

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My best,
JC
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