Description
Gourmet Carrot Crab Cakes are a delightful fusion of sweet carrots and tender crab, creating a flavor-packed dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a crispy golden exterior and moist interior, these cakes are sure to impress your guests or elevate a cozy family meal. Easy to prepare, they can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup grated fresh carrots
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering ingredients and tools.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine crab meat, grated carrots, breadcrumbs, green onions, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and eggs. Mix until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 3 inches wide.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg