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Cajun Crab Cakes
Cajun Crab Cakes are an easy to make and delicious appetizer that bakes in the oven and can be made ahead, too.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16 crab cakes
Calories: 93 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Cajun
Ingredients
Cajun Crab Cakes
- ½ lb shelled crab meat
- ¼ cup real mayonnaise
- 1 egg beaten
- 1.5 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 lemon juice and zest of, reserving 1 tablespoon for Garlic Dill Aoli
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 cup fresh pea shoots
Garlic Chive Aoli
- ¼ cup real mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
- fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
Cajun Crab Cakes
- Preheat oven to 425°
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a large bowl, gently combine crab, mayonnaise, egg, ¾ cup of the panko crumbs, lemon juice and zest, and Cajun seasoning.
- Put the remainder of the panko crumbs on a plate
- With your hands, shape the mixture into balls, about 2 tablespoon each, then flattening each ball with your palm into a small patty.
- Press each patty gently into the panko crumbs on the plate, then turn to coat the other side. Transfer patties to the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced.
- Bake in center of the oven for 15 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and firm.
- Scatter pea shoots on a platter, then transfer baked Cajun Crab Cakes on top
Cup of Yum
Garlic Chive Aioli
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, reserved lemon juice, garlic, and chives.
- Spoon a dollop of Garlic Chive Aioli on top of each Cajun Crab Cake
- Garnish with fresh chives
Notes
- Starting with cold ingredients, including the crabmeat, mayonnaise, and egg make the patties easier to work with and ensures they won't fall apart.
- You can substitute two six oz cans of crabmeat, drained for the fresh crab.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1crab cake
Calories
93kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
211mg
(9%)
Potassium
66mg
(2%)
Vitamin A
305IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
15.7mg
(17%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16crab cakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1crab cake | |
Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
Protein | 4g | 8% |
Fat | 6g | 9% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
Vitamin C | 15.7mg | 17% |
Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.