Crab Cakes
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Crab Cakes
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These mouthwatering Crab Cakes come together so easily in a few simple steps. They are so easy to make from scratch and are so flavorful.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise (120g)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 pound lump crab meat (450g)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (30g)
- vegetable or canola oil for frying
- tartar sauce for serving
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Instructions
- Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, parsley, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, zest, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and egg. Gently fold in the crab meat and panko until blended.
- Shape the crab mixture into 6 (3-inch) patties (about ½ cup each) and place them on the lined baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 6 hours.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the crab cakes, working batches if needed, and cook until golden, about 3 minutes. Using a spatula, gently turn the crab cakes over and cook until golden and crispy on the other side, about 3 minutes more. Serve immediately with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, and extra chopped parsley.
Notes
- To ensure that your crab patties turn out light and perfect for frying, it’s important to handle the crab meat carefully to keep the large chunks of meat intact and not pack the cakes together too hard. They will be dense and heavy if you squeeze the patties together with too much pressure.
- Don’t skip refrigerating the patties after shaping them. This will help them keep their shape better when pan-frying them, especially when you flip them.
- Avoid crowding the pan. Giving them enough space on the pan will ensure you get a nice sear on each of the cakes and ensure there’s enough space to flip them with.
- Before using the crab meat, check for any shell pieces that may have gotten into the package.
- If this is your first time making crab cakes, try using a non-stick skillet, as it’ll keep the cakes from sticking to the pan and falling apart. Flipping them will also be easier.
- If the mixture sticks to your hands while you shape the patties, try wetting your hands with water.
- If you're wondering what to serve with this recipe, try my potato salad, cucumber tomato salad, or corn salad.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
961mg
(40%)
Potassium
206mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
192IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6crab cakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 961mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 192IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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