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Crab Cakes

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These crab cakes blend sweet lump crab meat with zesty lemon and spices for a dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb lump crab meat
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs (gluten-free option available)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh minced parsley
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • Juice of 1 small lemon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 23 tbsp canola oil for cooking
  • Remoulade Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp spicy mustard
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp pickle juice (preferably from sweet pickles)
  • 1 tsp horseradish
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

Instructions

  • Inspect lump crab meat for shells.
  • Whisk together all ingredients except crab meat.
  • Gently fold in crab meat until combined.
  • Form the mixture into patties and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a skillet and pan-fry until golden brown on both sides.
  • For baking, arrange on a baking sheet and bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes.
  • Optionally, air-fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes.

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Notes

Use high-quality crab meat for optimal flavor.
Chill the crab cakes before cooking for better texture.
Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

  • Author: jeremy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-20 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Pan-fried, Baked, Air-fried
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg