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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
 
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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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. 
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Southern Potato Salad
Southern Potato Salad is creamy, starchy, and a little crunchy. It is the perfect side dish.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Roasted Vegetables
A combination of oven-roasted vegetables topped with parmesan makes a delicious and colorful side dish.
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Fancy Side Dishes

Cheddar Bay Chive Popovers
Cheddar cheese and Old Bay seafood seasoning combine to make the perfect fancy and tasty popover.
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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.
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Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Peas
Tender pasta with a creamy and silky lemon ricotta sauce; this recipe is a special pasta dish.
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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. 
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 0 minutes
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

    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!

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  2. Alexis Farmer says

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

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    • Angela says

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

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  3. Faye says

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

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    • Angela says

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

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  4. Holly says

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

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  5. Jill DeMasi says

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

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    • Angela says

      Yum, enjoy!

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  6. Joanne says

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

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    • Angela says

      I am glad this helps, enjoy!

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  7. Darby says

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

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  8. Tammy Horvath says

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

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  9. misskorang says

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

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  10. Kristen W Allred says

    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.

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    • Angela says

      Good choice!

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  11. Marianne G says

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

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    • Angela says

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

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  12. Sabrina DeWalt says

    A lot of these sides look delicious.

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  13. Suz | TravelsWithSuz.com says

    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.

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  14. Freedom says

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

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  15. Hillary says

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

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  16. Sancie @ Best Appliances says

    5 stars
    i would love me some veggies and cheese hehe

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