Description
Crab cakes are a culinary delight that combines tender crab meat with a crispy exterior, offering a burst of savory flavor in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, these crab cakes evoke fond memories of summer gatherings and family traditions. Easy to prepare, they can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. Dive into this delicious recipe and impress your friends and family with the rich flavors and delightful texture of homemade crab cakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, panko breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, eggs, parsley, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently fold until just combined.
- Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Shape the chilled mixture into patties about 3 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with tartar sauce or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake (75g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg