5 from 6 votes
Crab Cake Recipe
Crispy, tender, and loaded with lump crab meat, this easy Crab Cake Recipe is the perfect appetizer or main dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
170 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 egg large
- 4 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/4 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound crab meat picked over, lump
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil for frying
- crab cake sauce for serving
- lemon for serving, wedges
- parsley for garnish, freshly chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently fold in the crab meat and panko breadcrumbs until well combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the crab lumps intact.
- Form the mixture into six patties. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the crab cakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve with crab cake sauce, fresh lemon wedges, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
898mg
(37%)
Potassium
206mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
77IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 898mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 77IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.