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Crab Cakes

Delicious and crispy crab cakes made with fresh crab meat, herbs, and spices, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crab Cake Mixture
  • 1 pound fresh crab meat picked over for shells
  • 1 cup bread crumbs preferably panko
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Mixture
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine crab meat, bread crumbs, beaten egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
Form the Cakes
  1. Shape the mixture into patties, about 3 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick.
Cook the Cakes
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the crab cakes and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve
  1. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, chill the formed crab cakes in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before cooking to help them hold their shape.

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