Krabby Patty (Classic)
Krabby Patty (Classic)
Ingredients
For the Krabby Patty
- 1 pound imitation crab meat, flaked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 egg, large, beaten
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs, plain
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
For Assembly
- 4 sesame seed buns, toasted
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 8 pickles, dill, sliced
- 1/4 onion, small, thinly sliced
- as needed ketchup
- as needed mustard
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the flaked imitation crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the beaten egg and bread crumbs to the crab mixture. Mix thoroughly until the mixture just comes together and can be formed into patties. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Gently form each portion into a patty, about 1-inch thick and slightly wider than your burger buns. Place the formed patties on a plate.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the Krabby Patties into the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cook the patties for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 165
- 6
While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the sesame seed buns. Prepare your toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, pickle slices, and thinly sliced onion.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Assemble the Krabby Patties: Place a cooked patty on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Layer with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion. Add ketchup and mustard as desired.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately. Enjoy your classic Krabby Patty!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Krabby Patty (Classic)
For the Krabby Patty
- 1 pound imitation crab meat, flaked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 egg, large, beaten
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs, plain
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
For Assembly
- 4 sesame seed buns, toasted
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 8 pickles, dill, sliced
- 1/4 onion, small, thinly sliced
- as needed ketchup
- as needed mustard
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the flaked imitation crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the beaten egg and bread crumbs to the crab mixture. Mix thoroughly until the mixture just comes together and can be formed into patties. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Gently form each portion into a patty, about 1-inch thick and slightly wider than your burger buns. Place the formed patties on a plate.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the Krabby Patties into the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cook the patties for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 165 - 6
While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the sesame seed buns. Prepare your toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, pickle slices, and thinly sliced onion.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Assemble the Krabby Patties: Place a cooked patty on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Layer with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion. Add ketchup and mustard as desired.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately. Enjoy your classic Krabby Patty!
⏱️ 1 min