Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors in Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter Drizzle. These savory seafood cakes feature a perfect blend of lump crab meat and cheddar cheese, all enveloped in a crispy golden crust. Ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a family dinner or a festive gathering, these crab cakes are not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. The accompanying lemon butter drizzle elevates the dish with zesty brightness, making each bite a delicious treat. Impress your guests or indulge yourself with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup butter (for drizzle)
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, cheddar cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, green onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 2 inches wide and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the drizzle, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in lemon juice and garlic powder.
- Serve warm crab cakes drizzled with the lemon butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg