Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Simple Crab Cakes, where the crispy exterior perfectly contrasts the tender, flaky crab meat inside. This easy recipe allows you to whip up these tasty bites in no time, making them perfect for any occasion—from intimate dinners to festive gatherings. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, and prepare for compliments from family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, green onions, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently without breaking the crab too much.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and bind.
- Form the mixture into patties about 1-inch thick.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Carefully add patties without overcrowding.
- Cook for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil and serve warm with tartar sauce or aioli.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg