Description
Homemade crab cakes are a culinary delight that brings the taste of the coast right to your kitchen. This easy crab cakes recipe features fresh lump crab meat, ensuring each bite bursts with rich flavor and sweetness. With minimal fillers and a perfect seasoning blend, these crab cakes stand out as an impressive appetizer or a light main dish for any occasion. Whether served on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or with a tangy dipping sauce, they are sure to wow your guests and satisfy your seafood cravings. Enjoy this restaurant-quality dish at home with our simple instructions that promise delicious results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 3 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prep them.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the red bell pepper and onion in 2 Tbsp olive oil until soft.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic salt, black pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pressed garlic.
- Gently fold in the sautéed vegetables and lump crab meat into the wet mixture. Add panko breadcrumbs and parsley; mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small patties and place them on parchment paper.
- Heat remaining olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat and cook crab cakes for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg