Description
Crab cakes are a seafood lover’s dream, boasting a crispy golden crust that gives way to succulent crab meat infused with zesty herbs and spices. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, these delightful cakes make for an impressive appetizer or main dish at any gathering. Whether served with a tangy tartar sauce or enjoyed on their own, these crab cakes are sure to be the highlight of your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup plain or panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup tartar sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, green onions, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Gently fold until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them hold together during cooking.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve hot with tartar sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg