Crab Cakes Recipe
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Crab Cakes Recipe
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Homemade Crab Cakes are better than restaurant versions because they are loaded with fresh lump crab meat. We love this crab cake recipe because it has very little filler and is seasoned to perfection.
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Ingredients
Crab Cake Ingredients:
- 1/2 red bell pepper finely diced
- 1 medium onion 1 cup, finely diced
- 3 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 2 large eggs
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning or cajun seasoning*
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt or more to taste*
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb lump crab meat from 2 Dungeness crabs
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cups parsley finely chopped
Lemon Aioli Dip:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove pressed
Instructions
How to Make Crab Cakes:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp oil and sautee diced bell pepper and onion until golden and soft (7-9 min) then remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 3 Tbsp mayo, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, old bay seasoning or cajun, garlic salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Drain and pick over the crab meat to make sure there aren’t any stray shells, lightly breaking up big pieces of meat. Transfer to the large bowl with egg mixture.
- Add cooled bell pepper and onion, panko crumbs and parsley and stir until combined and moistened. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Divide mixture into about 15 cakes. With wet hands, lightly shape into 1/2” thick patties. Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 Tbsp oil and 1 Tbsp butter and sautee crab cakes in batches for 4-5 minutes per side (reduce heat if browning too quickly). Transfer to a serving platter and repeat with remaining crab cakes adding more oil and butter.
How to Make Crab Cake Dip:
- In a small bowl, stir together the lemon aioli dip ingredients until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve with the warm crab cakes.
Notes
- *Depending on the type of crab you are using, the salt content of cooked and canned crab can vary significantly. If your crab is very salty to begin with, use the seasoning sparingly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbs
3g
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
425mg
(18%)
Potassium
109mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
305IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15crab cakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 3g | |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 425mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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