Description
Crab cakes are a delightful seafood treat that brings a burst of flavor to any occasion. With a crispy exterior and tender, juicy crab meat inside, these cakes are perfect as an appetizer or main dish. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures you’ll create a memorable dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. Get ready to impress your guests with this delicious crab cakes recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Ensure the crab meat is chilled and ready to mix.
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, eggs, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently fold until mixed.
- Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to help it bind.
- Form the mixture into palm-sized patties (about 1 inch thick).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil and serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor boost, consider adding chopped herbs like parsley or green onions. You can substitute crab with shrimp or even use a combination of seafood. Chilling the mixture is key to preventing crumbling during cooking.