Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade crab cakes with this easy Crab Cakes Recipe. Featuring fresh lump crab meat and minimal filler, each cake is perfectly seasoned to highlight the ocean’s bounty. Ideal as an appetizer or a main dish, these crab cakes will impress your guests at any gathering, from casual family dinners to elegant dinner parties. With a crispy exterior and tender interior, they are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Pair them with your choice of dipping sauces or serve on a bed of greens for an elevated presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 large eggs
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by measuring them out.
- Sauté the diced red bell pepper and onion in olive oil and butter until softened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic salt, and black pepper; whisk until smooth.
- Gently fold in crab meat without breaking it apart too much.
- Add sautéed vegetables and panko breadcrumbs; stir gently until just combined.
- Form small patties (2-3 inches in diameter) and place on parchment-lined tray.
- Heat remaining oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook patties for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy plain.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg