Crispy Crab Cakes
Delicious and crunchy crab cakes filled with sweet crab meat, perfect for quick meals or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh crab meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, green onions, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and beaten egg in a large bowl. Mix gently until well combined.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 2-3 inches wide.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Fry the crab cakes until golden brown on each side, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Serve warm, garnished with lemon wedges or tartar sauce.
Notes
Chill the patties in the fridge for 30 minutes before frying for better shape retention. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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