Description
Indulge in the ultimate seafood delight with these Simple Crab Cakes! Featuring crispy golden edges and a tender, flavorful center, each bite captures the essence of fresh crab combined with zesty seasonings. Perfect for any occasion—whether as an appetizer or a main dish—these cakes are sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup plain or panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, green onions, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and egg. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized patties and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the patties in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to help maintain their shape.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and heated through.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve warm with 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 (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping breadcrumbs with crushed crackers. Experiment with herbs like dill or seasoning variations to make these crab cakes uniquely yours.