Description
Crab cakes are a delightful seafood dish that perfectly balances a crispy exterior with tender, flavorful crab meat. These easy-to-make crab cakes are ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, making you feel like a gourmet chef right in your own kitchen. With fresh crab, zesty seasonings, and simple preparation steps, this recipe will impress family and friends alike while delivering an unforgettable taste of the coast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently mix the crab meat, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, green onions, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and eggs until just combined.
- Form the mixture into patties about 3 inches wide and 1 inch thick.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve with lemon wedges and dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg