Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delightful Crab Cakes Recipe. Fresh lump crab meat takes center stage, delivering a burst of ocean flavor with every bite. Perfectly seasoned and featuring minimal filler, these homemade crab cakes are ideal for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or an intimate dinner at home. Quick to prepare and easy to cook, they can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main dish, paired beautifully with your favorite dipping sauces or vibrant sides. Elevate your seafood experience with this simple yet irresistible recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped)
- Spices: Old Bay seasoning, garlic salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced red bell pepper and onion until soft (about 5 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and mix in mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, spices, panko bread crumbs, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pressed garlic.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat without breaking up chunks.
- Form patties about 3 inches wide and an inch thick.
- Cook the crab cakes in the skillet with remaining oil and butter for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauces or garnishes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg