Description
Savory and satisfying, Easy Crab Cakes are a delightful dish that brings the taste of the coast to your dining table with a perfect balance between crispy exteriors and tender interiors.
Ingredients
- Crab Meat (500 g, about 1 lb)
- Mayonnaise (120 ml, ½ cup)
- Dijon Mustard (1 tbsp)
- Old Bay Seasoning (1 tsp)
- Panko Breadcrumbs (100 g, 1 cup)
- Green Onions (2, finely chopped)
- Egg (1 large)
- Lemon Juice (1 tbsp)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crab Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix gently to avoid breaking up the crab meat too much.
- Add the Binding Ingredients: In the same bowl, add panko breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, and egg. Squeeze in lemon juice. Mix until just combined.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Form the Crab Cakes: Once chilled, take about ¼ cup of the mixture and shape it into a patty. Repeat until all the mixture is shaped.
- Cook the Crab Cakes: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Place the crab cakes in the skillet and cook for about 4–5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. Adjust seasoning to taste, and serve with tartar sauce or lemon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg