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Cross-era - Seafood cooks and coastal communities of the Pacific Northwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Dungeness crab cakes are a regional specialty drawing on the abundant seafood of the Pacific Northwest and Mid-Atlantic coasts. These crab cakes combine fresh Dungeness crab meat with breadcrumbs and seasonings, lightly pan-fried to showcase local marine bounty in approachable American appetizers.
Difficulty
Medium
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
15 minutes
Total time
35 minutes
Servings
4
Region
Pacific Northwest, Mid-Atlantic
Era introduced
Cross-era
Introduced by
Seafood cooks and coastal communities of the Pacific Northwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
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The Dungeness crab cake draws on the Pacific Northwest's rich seafood tradition, utilizing freshly caught Dungeness crab meat mixed with binding ingredients and herbs. The cakes became popular appetizers in coastal states, including Mid-Atlantic regions with similar seafood practices. Their pan-fried preparations highlight local ingredients and the American ability to adapt regional specialties into widely appreciated dishes.
Recipe based on Pacific Northwest culinary use of Dungeness crab, also popular in Mid-Atlantic seafood traditions.
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