Description
Crab cakes are a delightful seafood dish that brings the taste of the ocean to your table. With a crispy golden exterior and tender, flaky crab meat inside, these savory morsels are perfect for any occasion. Whether served as an appetizer at summer barbecues or as a main dish during cozy winter dinners, these crab cakes are sure to impress your family and friends. Ready to embark on a flavor-packed culinary adventure? Let’s make these irresistible crab cakes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything you need.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Gently fold in crab meat, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, and eggs using a spatula.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 3 inches wide and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Cook each patty for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked crab cakes to paper towels to drain excess oil and serve warm with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake (100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chill shaped patties for at least 30 minutes before cooking to help them hold together. Feel free to customize with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for added flavor.