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    Published: Feb 15, 2021 · Modified: Mar 19, 2022 by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · 22 Comments

    What to Serve with Crab Cakes

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    If you are trying to figure out what sides goes well with homemade crab cakes for dinner, this list is exactly what you are looking for.   Crab cakes are a fancy show-stopping delicacy.  They really need something that is the right crab cake accompaniment and doesn't take away from them being the main entree star.

    Therefore, you will want to pick the best simple side dish to go with your crab cakes. All of these suggested sides work great for all your crab cake meal ideas, including parties, intimate dinners, or any crab cake dinner party.  There are healthy, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, and dairy-free side dish recipes that go well with crab cakes.

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    The best sides to serve with crab cakes are all right here.  Many fellow food bloggers have shared some of their quick and easy side dish recipes to eat with crab cakes.  If you want a salad, baked goods, vegetables,  or pasta, we have you covered with so many choices on what to enjoy with your crab cakes.

    Whether you make them homemade with lump, Dungeness, blue, fresh, frozen, canned, or imitation crab - all these pair good with crab cakes.  These are the best side dishes to be served with crab legs, cracked crab, crab salad sandwiches, or other fish and seafood too.

    What to Serve with Crab Cakes

    This is a tasty list of what to offer with crab cakes.  To help you decide what to serve with crab cakes, I have broken down the list into some subcategories. So based on your mood, preference, or diet, there is something for everyone.  There are healthy salads, mayo-based salads, baked goods, low-carb, vegetable, and fancy sides.  This list of what to make with crab cakes includes:

    • Side Dishes by the Short Order Cook
    • Salad Side Dishes
    • Keto / Low Carb or Gluten-Free Side Dishes
    • Vegetable Side Dishes
    • Fancy Side Dishes

    Side Dishes by The Short Order Cook

    Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Fries
    Homemade deep-fried sweet potato fries are a quick and easy family favorite recipe. This fantastic method to deep fry & season them makes the best appetizer or side dish.
    Check out this recipe
    Deep Fried Sweet Potato Fries featured overhead of plate of fries and dipping sauce
    Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle French Fries
    For an easy foolproof method for cooking frozen crinkle-cut french fries in the air fryer, try this recipe. They will be hot, crispy, and yummy with just the right amount of time to cook in the air fryer. Plus delicious dips and seasonings to add for the best air fryer french fries.
    Check out this recipe
    Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle French Fries recipe card plate with ketchup ready to eat
    Asian Avocado Peanut Coleslaw
    If you want an easy peanutty coleslaw recipe, this Asian avocado peanut coleslaw is the best. This chopped slaw recipe is bursting with fresh vegetables that are dressed in a homemade Asian-inspired dressing that is salty, sweet, and spicy. This slaw is vegan and gluten-free and sure to be one that everyone loves.
    Check out this recipe
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    Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo)
    This healthy broccoli salad with carrots, raisins, apples, and cheese is amazing. The creamy greek yogurt dressing is low-fat and made without mayo. It is tangy, crisp, fresh, and sweet in every bite. It holds up great for potlucks and barbecues. It is even great as a leftover, unlike other salads.
     
    Check out this recipe
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    French Potato Salad (no mayo)
    Tender potatoes in a Champagne dijon vinaigrette with fresh herbs are bright, tangy, and crowd-pleasing. This is the best potato salad recipe without mayo. French potato salad is great for parties, picnics, & BBQs. The recipe can be made ahead of time & lasts for days. Bonus, it is gluten-free, vegan, & healthy. A fun summer side dish recipe to serve with grilled or smoked meats.
    Check out this recipe
    bowl with french potato salad topped with fresh herbs
    Low-Carb Keto Creamed Spinach Casserole
    Creamed spinach is a tasty low-carb steakhouse restaurant favorite. This easy keto recipe is the best spinach casserole side dish.
    Check out this recipe
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    Crispy Air Fryer Keto Radishes
    Crispy air fryer keto radishes are the low-carb answer to those that love roasted potatoes. These seasoned radishes are an easy recipe & done in 15 minutes. 
    Check out this recipe
    Crispy Air Fryer Keto Radishes featured recipe card image overhead of round plate with radishes ready to eat napkin and fork
    Easy Keto Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
    Sweet, creamy, and rich butternut squash soup is comfort in a bowl. This low-carb recipe is great for those on a keto diet.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

    Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli
    Instant pot steamed broccoli is a healthy and easy recipe that comes out perfect every time. In just a few minutes fresh broccoli is cooked and ready to enjoy.  This method works in any electric pressure cooker with or without a steamer basket and results in fresh steamed broccoli that is not mushy. 
    Check out this recipe
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    Caramelized Brussel sprouts with Brown Sugar, Bacon, & Blue Cheese
    Caramelized Brussel sprouts with brown sugar are a wonderful simple side dish.  To make Brussel sprouts even more wonderful add bacon and blue cheese for a sweet, salty, creamy, and nutty delight. 
    Check out this recipe
    Caramelized Brussel Sprouts with Brown Sugar, Bacon, & Blue Cheese featured overhead
    Homemade Beer-Battered Onion Rings
    Onion rings are a classic fried treat that is so easy to make homemade. This beer-battered recipe for onion rings is the perfect side dish, snack, or appetizer.
    Check out this recipe
    Homemade Beer-Battered Onion Rings
    Keto Cornbread Chaffles
    Cornbread chaffles made with almond flour are the best Mini Dash keto waffle recipe. A savory low-carb & gluten-free side for chili, soup, or salad.
    Check out this recipe
    Keto Cornbread Chaffles featured 3 fanned chaffles on the left and right is a partial bowl of chili w parsley
    Rice and Fava Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
    The best spring salad of rice and fresh fava beans. It is tossed with lemon vinaigrette & topped with scallions and lemon zest for a bright pop of flavor.
    Check out this recipe
    Rice and Fava Beans Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

    Salad Side Dishes

    Marinated 2 Bean and Green Salad
    When avocados are just ripe, there is nothing better than this easy marinated 2-bean and green salad.
    Check out this recipe
    plate with salad greens, beans, avocado and dressing
    Southern Potato Salad
    Southern Potato Salad is creamy, starchy, and a little crunchy. It is the perfect side dish.
    Check out this recipe
    potato salad in a bowl
    KFC Coleslaw - Best Copycat
    This easy KFC Coleslaw recipe tastes just like the original! It's made with Miracle Whip and without buttermilk, just like the classic version!
    Check out this recipe
    Colelsaw in a bowl with tongs serving it

    Keto / Low Carb or Gluten-Free Side Dishes

    Air Fryer Hush Puppies (gluten-free & vegan)
    A classic Southern side dish, these Air Fryer Hush Puppies give you a healthier twist! They're gluten-free, vegan, and don't need oil or deep-frying!
    Check out this recipe
    A bowl with hush puppies
    Zucchini Gratin
    An easy gratin recipe that’s keto-friendly and takes just minutes to prepare. It’s a healthier alternative to the high carb potato au gratin recipes.
    Check out this recipe
    Baking dish with zucchini gratin covered in cheese
    Oven-Roasted Rutabaga (keto & paleo)
    A delicious and healthy low carb keto side dish – this oven-roasted rutabaga recipe is ready in 20 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    Blue ceramic bowl filled with roasted rutabaga

    Vegetable Side Dishes

    Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
    A dash of chipotle powder adds a kick to this crispy bacon wrapped brussels sprouts recipe.
    Check out this recipe
    pile of bacon wrapped brussels sprouts
    Maple Glazed Carrots
    Prepared carrots are brushed with maple syrup, brown sugar, and butter then gently roasted in the oven for a slightly sweet and spicy carrot recipe that everyone will love.
    Check out this recipe
    plate with maple glazed carrots and a large serving fork
    Roasted Vegetables
    A combination of oven-roasted vegetables topped with parmesan makes a delicious and colorful side dish.
    Check out this recipe
    Baking sheet with roasted vegetables

    Fancy Side Dishes

    Cheddar Bay Chive Popovers
    Cheddar cheese and Old Bay seafood seasoning combine to make the perfect fancy and tasty popover.
    Check out this recipe
    popovers cooling in the pan
    Easy Cheese Souffle with Brie Cheese
    Butter, flour, milk, egg, and Brie cheese baked until puffed and golden. A gorgeous side dish for that special occasion.
    Check out this recipe
    A white ramekin with baked cheese souffle and a spoon scooping out a bite
    Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Peas
    Tender pasta with a creamy and silky lemon ricotta sauce; this recipe is a special pasta dish.
    Check out this recipe
    A plate of ricotta pasta piled up and dusted with green parsley

    More Side Dish Ideas

    Crab cakes have been around since around 1891 and are Baltimore and Maryland staples.  If you have ever wondered where they originated find out more about WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT CRAB CAKES. For additional side recipes that go well with any kind of seafood, check out these other articles. All the amazing recipes are shared by the best food bloggers and include a wide variety of side dish ideas to serve with fish, shellfish, and more.

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    What to Serve With Crab Cakes

    Angela
    If you are trying to figure out what goes well with homemade crab cakes for dinner, this list is exactly what you are looking for. If you want a salad, baked goods, vegetables,  or pasta, we have you covered with so many choices on what to enjoy with your crab cakes. 
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    Prep Time 0 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    Salads, Keto/Low-Carb, Vegetable & Fancy Side Dishes

    • Ricotta Pasta w Peas
    • Sweet-Potato Fries
    • Chive Popovers
    • Beer-Battered Onion Rings
    • Roasted Vegetables
    • Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
    • Hush Puppies
    • Cheese Souffle
    • Sweet Potato Fries
    • Steamed Broccoli
    • Avocado Coleslaw

    Instructions
     

    • Make your favorite Crab Cake Recipe.
    • Choose one or more wonderful sides from the lists above.
    • Enjoy!
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    1. Beth says

      February 15, 2021 at 11:31 am

      What a delicious selection of recipes in this roundup - I'm so happy to have my salad be a part of it. Yet another reminder to try that creamed spinach casserole, not to mention all the others. Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Alexis Farmer says

      February 15, 2021 at 12:39 pm

      This post just made me insanely hungry lol. I love crab cakes and all of these dishes seem like awesome ways to compliment them!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        February 15, 2021 at 1:37 pm

        Thanks, Alexis. Let me know what you try and if you have a favorite.

        Reply
    3. Faye says

      February 15, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      Thank you for the suggestions! Tried Crab cakes for the first time a while ago and want to try them out again!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        February 16, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        Aren't crab cakes so yummy! Enjoy them with any of these side dishes and you will be so happy.

        Reply
    4. Holly says

      February 15, 2021 at 1:10 pm

      I love crabcakes, and would eat them more frequently... now that I have some great side dishes this will help!

      Reply
    5. Jill DeMasi says

      February 15, 2021 at 4:18 pm

      I think I will try to make hush puppies in my air fryer this week!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        February 16, 2021 at 1:49 pm

        Yum, enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Joanne says

      February 15, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      I have always had a hard time deciding what to serve with crab cakes - this definitely solves that problem!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        February 16, 2021 at 1:42 pm

        I am glad this helps, enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Darby says

      February 15, 2021 at 6:11 pm

      The spinach casserole sounds wonderful! I will have to try this recipe soon (:

      Reply
    8. Tammy Horvath says

      February 16, 2021 at 5:46 am

      I think the glazed carrots and Zucchini Gratin sound wonderful. I am going to try them, but not with crab cakes.

      Reply
    9. misskorang says

      February 16, 2021 at 10:07 am

      I love vegetable side dishes! And a dash of cheese makes it even more delicious!

      Reply
    10. Kristen W Allred says

      February 16, 2021 at 4:36 pm

      Every single one of those side dish choices would go great with Crab Cakes. If I had to choose one, I guess it would be the KFC Copycat recipe of coleslaw.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        February 17, 2021 at 1:58 pm

        Good choice!

        Reply
    11. Marianne G says

      February 17, 2021 at 3:41 am

      So many great options! Of course, crab cakes alone or with a simple salad would work for me anyway! Yum!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        February 17, 2021 at 1:53 pm

        Simple sometimes is best and many of these side dishes let the crab cakes be the star.

        Reply
    12. Sabrina DeWalt says

      February 17, 2021 at 5:00 pm

      A lot of these sides look delicious.

      Reply
    13. Suz | TravelsWithSuz.com says

      February 17, 2021 at 7:15 pm

      Mmm - crab cakes! Sounds yummy, as do your side dishes! I'm a very simple cook. My go-to side dish is steamed edamame ~ it seems to go with everything.

      Reply
    14. Freedom says

      March 21, 2021 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      I tried the butternut soup and it was so good.

      Reply
    15. Hillary says

      April 10, 2021 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      The lemon ricotta pasta was perfect with our crab cakes.

      Reply
    16. Sancie @ Best Appliances says

      September 03, 2021 at 1:35 am

      5 stars
      i would love me some veggies and cheese hehe

      Reply

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