Description
Homemade Crab Cakes are a crowd-pleaser that brings the taste of the coast right to your table. This Crab Cakes Recipe features fresh lump crab meat combined with vibrant vegetables and just the right amount of seasoning for an irresistible flavor. Unlike restaurant versions, these cakes prioritize crab over fillers, ensuring that each bite is packed with deliciousness. Perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or even in sandwiches, they are easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests.
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
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1/4 cups parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic salt, and black pepper.
- Gently fold in the red bell pepper, onion, and lump crab meat until just combined.
- Carefully incorporate panko breadcrumbs and parsley without overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into patties (about 3 inches in diameter) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook patties for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 265mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 62mg