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    Home » Blog » Side Dishes

    What to Serve with Crab Cakes

    Published: Jan 23, 2022 · Modified: Jul 9, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    What to serve with crab cakes? This is a question that many people ask themselves when they are serving what to eat with their favorite seafood dish. If you're not sure what to serve, we have some suggestions for what you could pair your crab cakes with!

    Are you a big seafood fan? Seafood can be prepared in many different, unique ways. Fried salmon bites are a creative way to prepare salmon that is unique and downright delicious. Salmon can also be prepared as salmon cakes.

    Sides with seafood make a heartier meal and will keep you full longer. It is important to have a healthy well-balanced meal to keep you healthy. Sides are always fun and there are so many different ones to choose from.

    We enjoy crab cakes so much we have shared our smoked crab cakes recipe, our red lobster crab cake recipe that can be cooked in air fryer or skillet and our favorite crab cake sandwich.

    In my opinion, all are definitely worth a look.

    WHY SHOULD YOU SERVE SIDES WITH THIS DISH?

    • Crab cakes are a type of seafood, so it is important to have sides that compliment the dish
    • Pairs well with healthier options like steamed vegetables or brown rice
    • Adds flavor and variety to your meal

    WHAT TO SERVE WITH CRAB CAKES

    Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Rice
    This Instant Pot cheesy broccoli rice is always a crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and packed full of cheesy flavor, you'll want to make this Instant Pot broccoli cheese rice often!
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    Serve with a side of cheesy broccoli rice for what to serve with crab cakes. Such a wonderful flavor that goes well as a complement to seafood dishes.

    Easy Coconut Ginger Rice
    Coconut ginger rice is light and fluffy and full of sweet and fragrant flavor. It's the perfect side for all your favorite dishes, and it's so easy to make!
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    Coconut ginger rice in a bowl on the table.

    You'll love the amazing flavors in this simple rice dish.

    Jamaican Rice and Peas Recipe
    This Jamaican rice and peas recipe is loaded with the bold authentic flavors of Jamaica and makes a great side dish for almost anything.
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    Always a hit around here, I had to include this tasty rice side with added protein from the beans.

    Brown Rice

    Crab cakes go especially well with what to serve with brown rice. This is a great way to add flavor and make your meal healthier! Brown rice has more fiber than traditional white, making it super healthy for you.

    Green beans are also a favorite. Check out our favorite green bean recipes to serve with crab cakes.

    Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans
    Green beans are a classic side but these air fryer parmesan green beans are so full of flavor, they beat classic by a long shot! These air fryer green beans are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor.
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    Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans on a white plate.
    Green Beans with Bacon and Brown Sugar
    Warning: these green beans can be addictive! Made with bacon, brown sugar, onion, garlic, soy sauce and simmered in broth for hours, you can easily see why.
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    Quick and Easy Balsamic Green Beans
    This Sweet Garlic Balsamic Green Beans recipe is made with fresh green beans that are sauteed to perfection! It's the perfect answer to a quick and easy side for all types of meals.
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    Balsamic green beans in a bowl with fresh green beans on the table, a bulb of garlic, and a fork.

    Another what to serve with crab cakes option is green beans. Green beans are simple, but they go extremely well with seafood dishes because of their flavor and texture. Pair this healthy side dish with your meal for what to eat on a healthy diet.

    Tartar Sauce

    Homemade mix of pickle relish and mayo or your favorite version.

    Tartar sauce is common to serve with seafood as a dip. Here are some other dip recipes to try when trying to decide what to serve with crab cakes. They will take your meal from ordinary to extraordinary.

    This is a bucket list kinda dip, especially served on crab cakes!

    Lemon Garlic Aioli
    This lemon garlic aioli recipe is tangy and zest and makes the perfect pairing with everything from beef to fish. Give it a try!
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    Lemon garlic aioli in a jar with a spoon scooping some out.

    If you love truffles you won't want to miss this.

    White Truffle Aioli Recipe
    This white truffle aioli recipe may taste fancy, but it's super easy to make. It's a rich, creamy sauce that's perfect with so many dishes.
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    Truffle aioli in a bowl.

    The perfect side to accompany crab cakes and they're perfect for dipping too!

    How to Air Fry Asparagus and Asparagus Fries
    Are you ready to learn how to Air Fry Asparagus and Asparagus Fries? The process is simple. they're perfect for dipping and they taste amazing!
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    A totally cool and tasty way to serve dip to accompany your crab cakes.

    How to Make Pasta Chips in Air Fryer, Deep Fried or Baked
    Here's a fun appetizer your family and friends will lose their minds over. Pasta chips. Salty, crunchy and seasoned your way, pasta chips go with all our favorite dips. Put these crispy snacks on your entertainment menu.
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    You will feel like you're in a cozy home. This Shrimp Potato Corn Chowder has all of the flavors that make up an amazing dish: shrimp, potatoes, and corn with bacon garlic onion for added spice!

    Shrimp Potato Corn Chowder
    This Shrimp Potato Corn Chowder is like a warm hug! Shrimp, potatoes, and corn are in a creamy broth and flavored with bacon, garlic, and onion for an amazing chowder.
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    There's nothing like a bowl of delicious chowder to warm you up on those chilly fall evenings. This Easy Chunky Corn Soup will be a perfect way to do so with its hearty ingredients that include sweet corn, sausage, and more!

    Easy Chunky Corn Chowder
    This Corn and Potato Chowder comes together easily in one pot on the stovetop. Made with fresh ingredients like veggies, bacon, and ham, it's a hearty and satisfying meal.
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    A white bowl filled with of corn and potato chowder with a spoon in it about to grab a scoop.

    This Cream of Broccoli Soup recipe will show you how to make an easy, healthy old-fashioned broccoli soup that's rich in taste and nutrients without all the added fat.

    Old Fashioned Cream of Broccoli Soup
    Learn all about how to make cream of broccoli soup for quick and easy meals! This simple recipe shows you how to make an easy, healthy, old fashioned cream of broccoli soup, with or without cheese.
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    Bowl of old fashioned cream of broccoli soup topped with grated cheese.

    Best Cream of Potato and Leek Soup is old-fashioned, simple without the bacon or ham. Served with green onions for an extra kick in flavor! The perfect blend between potatoes and leeks will not disappoint anyone who tries it.

    The Best Cream of Potato and Leek Soup
    The Best Cream of Potato and Leek Soup is old fashioned, simple, without bacon, with or without cream and the perfect blend of potato and leeks! Served with green onions, cheese, bacon or ham, parsley or chives, this soup will not disappoint! 
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    The Best Cream of Potato and Leek Soup

    This Easy Creamy Sweet Potato Soup is a delicious bowl of comfort for your soul! You'll love it with or without cream, so don't worry if you're dairy-free.

    Easy Creamy Sweet Potato Soup
    Easy Creamy Sweet Potato Soup is a delicious bowl of comfort for your soul! With or without cream this soup recipe won't disappoint!
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    With the growing trend for healthy eating, many people are making their own soup at home. This Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe is a great way to create an easy and tasty meal.

    Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
    This Easy Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe includes a list of ingredients, a great method and how to make the best creamy mushroom soup.
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    Creamy Mushroom Soup

    Air fryer bacon-wrapped scallops are a delicacy that you can't put down. They're delicate and mild, with just enough of an exciting flavor from the bacon to make them irresistible!

    Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
    Air fryer bacon-wrapped scallops are easy to make. Delicate and mild with a delicious bacon flavor, they're hard to put down!
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    A air fryer bacon wrapped scallop pile on a plate.

    This air-fried porterhouse steak is so delicious, it's a perfect sear and juicy inside. You won't have any problems with undercooked or raw meat when you cook this in the air fryer!

    Air Fryer Porterhouse Steak
    Air fryer porterhouse steak cooks up tender and juicy every time. This air fried porterhouse steak is perfectly done and so delicious.
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    The perfect storm of delicious flavors awaits you in this Steak and Crab Legs recipe. A rich combination that combines lobster-like king crab legs with tender filet mignon or New York Strip steak cooked black and blue to medium-rare, it's sure not only make for an elegant dinner party but also memories worth remembering forever!

    Filet Mignon and King Crab Legs
    Steak and Crab Legs recipe combines rich, lobster-like king crab legs with tender filet mignon or New York Strip Steak cooked black and blue to medium rare. Perfection!
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    Are you craving Taco Bell Nacho Fries when they are not in stock? Well, this recipe will make them all year round!

    Homemade Taco Bell Nacho Fries Air Fryer
    Craving Taco Bell Nacho Fries? Look no further. These copycat Taco Bell nacho fries are crispy, cheesy and delicious! Just like the original only even better. Amped up with a bit of spice, these nacho fries are flavor personified!
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    There is nothing like biting into an ear of warm, juicy corn on the cob to ease your taste buds. Air Fryer Corn provides an easy and delicious side dish that you can make ahead for any occasion!

    Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
    Air fried corn on the cob is a simple and fast way to cook this summer favorite. So tasty, this great side dish is ideal for grill nights or any night of the week
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    These bacon-wrapped onion rings are certain to be your new favorite way of cooking up some delicious, savory snacks.

    Air Fryer Bacon Onion Rings
    Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings? Is this real life? This is certain to be your new favorite way to cook up onion rings in an air fryer.
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    Air Fryer Turkey Legs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish. They have crispy skin, fluffy white meat that's juicy as could be with an incredible savory flavor all on its own!

    Fried Turkey Legs (Air Fryer)
    Learn how to make the perfectly crispy, juicy and delicious Air Fryer Turkey Legs for your weeknight dinner or small Thanksgiving celebration at home.
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    Make the best small baby potatoes in an air fryer yet with this Easy Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Baby Potatoes recipe. It's perfect for breakfast or dinner!

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    This mushroom grilled cheese recipe will work in a skillet or air fryer. Loads of cheese, mushrooms, and thyme, stacked high, then melted down in between perfectly-toasted sourdough bread. This is a grilled cheese at its finest! Delectable! 
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    TAKE CRAB CAKES TO THE NEXT LEVEL

    Creamy Dill Sauce

    A delicious creamy dill sauce can be made to take your crab cakes to the next level. This is a simple, but the flavorful sauce that will enhance the taste of your seafood dish.

    Lemon Butter Sauce

    If you are looking for what to serve with crab cakes that have a bit more of a zing, then lemon butter sauce is a perfect choice. This sauce pairs well with seafood and gives your dish a tangy flavor.

    Cheddar Dill Sauce

    Another what to serve with crab cakes option is what to serve with cheddar dill sauce. This sauce has a simple, but tasty combination of ingredients that can be used on other types of seafood dishes as well. Try it out the next time you are looking for what to eat! These sauces will take your crab cakes to a whole new level.

    What are you waiting for? Start pairing your crab cakes with some of these amazing sides today! You won't regret it. The crab cake is one dish that can be dressed up or down, as the occasion warrants. Serve crab cakes at your next get-together and see what a difference it can make.

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