Description
Crab Cakes are a delightful seafood dish that perfectly captures the essence of fresh crab meat. These crispy golden patties are bursting with flavor from zesty seasonings and tender crab, making them an ideal choice for any occasion—whether it’s a dinner party or a cozy night in. Serve with tartar sauce for an unforgettable taste experience that will leave your guests raving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Oil for frying
- Tartar sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by checking the crab meat for shells and cartilage.
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, egg, green onions, and cayenne pepper. Gently fold until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into six to eight patties about three inches wide and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Chill patties in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each patty for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Plate the warm crab cakes with tartar sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (90g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg