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lobster cake

Deliciously rich lobster cakes made with fresh lobster meat, herbs, and spices, perfect for a gourmet appetizer or main dish.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Lobster Cake Mixture
  • 1 lb fresh lobster meat cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs preferably panko
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp green onion chopped
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Mixture
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lobster meat, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, green onion, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the Cakes
  1. Using your hands, form the mixture into patties, about 3 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick.
Cook the Cakes
  1. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the lobster cakes and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
Serve
  1. Remove the lobster cakes from the pan and place them on a baking sheet. Keep warm in a 200°F oven until ready to serve. Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These lobster cakes can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before cooking. Just ensure they are well chilled before frying.

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