Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter Drizzle, a gourmet seafood dish that brings a twist to traditional crab cakes. These crab cakes feature a crispy exterior and a cheesy, flavorful interior, making them perfect for special occasions or casual weeknight dinners. Enhanced with a luscious lemon butter drizzle, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe is not only delicious but also versatile enough to serve as an appetizer or main course.
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
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
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, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into patties and place them on the 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 lemon butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg