Description
Crab cakes are a seafood lover’s dream, featuring a crispy golden crust and a tender, flavorful interior. These delicious bites combine fresh lump crab meat with savory spices, making them perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to festive gatherings. Whether served as an appetizer or main course, these easy-to-make crab cakes are sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, gently combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, green onions, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and the egg until well mixed. Avoid breaking up the crab meat too much.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
- Shape the chilled mixture into patties about one inch thick.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the crab cakes in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (80g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg