# Quick Crab Cake Recipes Once Upon a Chef's Seafood Recipe is a Fresh Twist on a Gourmet Classic By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-01-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-cake-recipe References: [onceuponachef](http://www.onceuponachef.com/2010/07/maryland-crab-cakes-with-quick-tartar-sauce.html) & [onceuponachef](http://www.onceuponachef.com) Once Upon a Chef's Maryland crab cake recipe puts a homemade twist on a traditional gourmet favorite. Using a blend of onions, chives and other desired spices, mix your diced vegetables with household finds like eggs, mayonnaise, [bread crumbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-bay-small-batch) and anything else that may enhance the flavor of your crab cake recipe. When mixed, add [fresh crab meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lobster-crabfest-menu) to this concoction and prepare the product in a pan. The finished result is served with a quick tartar sauce garnish and is perfect for patio or cocktail parties that call for a [simple but gourmet appetizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-cream-cheese-wonton). If you're a fan of crab cakes, recreate this quick, easy and delicious recipe at home and impress your guests without breaking the bank. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Homemade Seafood Recipes:** The popularity of at-home gourmet dishes is on the rise, creating opportunities for companies to offer unique and creative seafood recipe alternatives that cater to this growing consumer demand. - **Quick Appetizer Recipes:** There is a growing need for fast and easy to make appetizers among consumers, presenting a market for convenient, yet gourmet pre-packaged appetizers that can be prepared quickly. - **Sustainable Seafood Practices:** As awareness for environmental issues continues to rise, companies within the seafood industry can explore and offer alternative sustainable seafood options that align with environmentally-conscious consumer values. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage Industry:** There is a growing market for unique seafood products, and new varieties of crab cakes can be developed and marketed to attract consumers who are interested in trying new flavors and dishes. - **Packaged Food Products Industry:** It may be possible to develop and market pre-packaged crab cakes that cater to the needs of consumers who want to enjoy gourmet seafood without having to make it themselves. - **Sustainable Seafood Industry:** Companies focused on sustainable seafood practices can develop and market alternative crab cake options that align with the environmentally-conscious values of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Crab Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-blown.md) - [Plant-Based Crab Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-crab-cakes.md) - [Lemony Mushroom-Based Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fungitarian-crab-cakes.md) - [Crunchy Crab Tostadas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-fiesta-menu.md) - [Cheesy Crab-Topped Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crabby-cheese-fries.md) - [Cheesy Crab Queso Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-queso-dip.md) - [Crab-Themed Summer Fare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lobster-crabfest.md) - [Plant-Based Crab Cake Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-cake-sandwich.md) - [Alt Seafood Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-crabby-sandwich.md)