Description
Crab cakes are the ultimate party pleaser, combining a crispy golden crust with tender, flavorful crab meat. Perfect for any occasion, especially Super Bowl Sunday, these delectable bites will have your guests cheering for more. With fresh ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll be the star of the show as everyone savors each delicious mouthful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For serving: tartar sauce
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure crab meat is shell-free.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, eggs, green onions, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently fold until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small patties (about 2 inches wide) and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry crab cakes for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve with tartar sauce or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (75g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 325mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg