Description
Crab cakes are a delightful seafood dish that combines crispy exteriors with tender, flavorful interiors. Perfect for family dinners or elegant gatherings, these simple crab cakes bring a taste of the ocean to your table and are sure to impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by checking crab meat for shells and chopping herbs.
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, eggs, herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small patties about 2 inches wide, ensuring they are not packed too tightly.
- Chill the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet for at least 30 minutes to help maintain their shape while cooking.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook each cake for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer cooked cakes to paper towels to absorb excess oil and serve warm with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg