Description
Homemade crab cakes are a delightful culinary experience that brings the taste of the ocean right to your table. This Crab Cakes Recipe emphasizes fresh lump crab meat and minimal fillers, ensuring each bite bursts with sweet, succulent flavor. Perfect for casual dinners or elegant gatherings, these easy-to-make crab cakes are sure to impress your family and guests alike. With simple preparation steps and versatile serving options, you can enjoy these flavorful bites any time.
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 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped)
- Olive oil and butter for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by finely dicing the red bell pepper and onion.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, mayonnaise, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Sauté the bell pepper and onion in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly before adding to the egg mixture.
- Gently fold in the sautéed vegetables, lump crab meat, panko bread crumbs, and parsley.
- Season with Old Bay seasoning, garlic salt, and black pepper. Mix carefully to keep lumps intact.
- Shape the mixture into small patties (about 15 cakes).
- Heat remaining olive oil and butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties until golden brown on both sides (about 4 minutes per side).
- Serve warm with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg