Easy Crab Cakes Recipes
This easy crab cakes recipe features tender crab meat mixed with classic seasonings, lightly fried to golden perfection. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise use light mayo if preferred
- 0.25 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup finely diced celery
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs for coating and mix
- 1 unit large egg beaten
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter for frying
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine crab meat, mayonnaise, diced red bell pepper, celery, Dijon mustard, and Old Bay seasoning. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
- Add the beaten egg and 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs to the mixture. Mix until everything is just combined.
- Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties, about 3 inches in diameter. Lightly coat each patty with the remaining panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the crab cakes for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and drain on a paper towel. Serve hot with tartar sauce or lemon wedges.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh lump crab meat and avoid overmixing. You can also bake the crab cakes at 375°F for 15 minutes as a healthier alternative.