Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are a delightful seafood dish that transforms any meal into a special occasion. With their crispy golden exterior and tender, savory crabmeat interior, these cakes combine the sweetness of fresh crab with zesty flavors. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, they’re easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Enjoy them as an appetizer or main course, and savor the taste of the ocean right at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (4 cakes) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat (shells removed)
- 1 cup plain or panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop for easy access.
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, green onions, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and egg. Gently fold until well mixed without breaking up the crab meat too much.
- Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Shape the chilled mixture into patties about 1 inch thick.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to paper towels briefly before serving hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg