Description
Delight your taste buds with this incredible Crab Cakes Recipe that showcases the sweet, tender flavor of fresh lump crab meat. These homemade crab cakes boast minimal filler, allowing the crab to shine in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, they are perfect for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or a cozy dinner at home. With a crispy golden exterior and a juicy interior, these crab cakes are sure to impress your guests. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy the mouthwatering experience of seafood done right!
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)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by finely dicing the red bell pepper and onion.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced vegetables, eggs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings; mix well.
- Gently fold in lump crab meat, panko bread crumbs, and parsley until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 3 inches wide and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat butter in a frying pan over medium heat; cook crab cakes for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with dipping sauce of choice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg