Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are a delightful seafood treat, combining crispy exteriors with tender crab meat for a mouthwatering experience. Perfect for any occasion, these golden bites are easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Serve them as appetizers or main dishes, and watch them disappear from the table!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, eggs, green onions, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently fold until mixed.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape into patties about 3 inches wide and 1 inch thick.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve hot with tartar sauce or lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake (65g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg