Chef2K’s Krabby Patty

Servings: 3 patties
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Crab Patty

• 1 lb fresh snow crab meat (knuckle & body meat, roughly chopped)
  
  

• 1 garlic clove, minced
  
  

• Zest & juice of ½ lemon
  
  

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  
  

• 2 tbsp green onion, chopped
  
  

• 1 tbsp white onion, finely diced
  
  

• 1 tsp capers, chopped
  
  

• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  
  

• Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
  
  

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  
  

• ½ tsp Keen’s mustard
  
  

For the Sauce (Krabby Patty “Secret Sauce”)

• 2 ½ tbsp mayonnaise
  
  

• ½ tbsp relish
  
  

• Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  
  

• ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
  
  

• Fresh cracked black pepper
  
  

For the Bun & Toppings

• 3 brioche buns
  
  

• 1 egg (for egg wash)
  
  

• Sesame seeds
  
  

• 3 slices cheddar cheese
  
  

• 1 heirloom tomato, thinly sliced
  
  

• ½ white onion, thinly sliced into rings
  
  

• 6–9 pickle slices
  
  

• Butter lettuce leaves
  
  

• Beef tallow (or olive oil) for cooking
  
  

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Crab Patties

1. Place crab meat into a mixing bowl. Chop lightly so it holds together but still has texture.
   
   

2. Add garlic, lemon zest & juice, parsley, green onion, diced white onion, and capers. Mix gently.
   
   

3. Stir in Old Bay, black pepper, mayonnaise, and Keen’s mustard until combined.
   
   

4. Form into patties (about 4 oz each). Chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes to set.
   
   

Step 2: Prep the Buns

1. Whisk the egg into an egg wash. Brush the tops of the brioche buns.
   
   

2. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
   
   

3. Bake at 400°F for 2 minutes to set the seeds.
   
   

Step 3: Make the Sauce

1. Mix mayonnaise, relish, lemon juice, Old Bay, and cracked pepper.
   
   

2. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
   
   

Step 4: Cook the Patties

1. Heat beef tallow (or olive oil) on a flat top or skillet over medium-high heat.
   
   

2. Cook patties until golden brown on both sides.
   
   

3. Top with cheddar cheese. Add a splash of water, cover, and steam to melt the cheese.
   
   

4. Toast buns lightly in the same pan.
   
   

Step 5: Build the Krabby Patty

1. Spread Krabby Sauce on the bottom bun.
   
   

2. Add pickles, onion rings, and a slice of tomato.
   
   

3. Place lettuce on top.
   
   

4. Add the cheesy crab patty.
   
   

5. Top with the sesame seed bun and more sauce if desired.