Best Ever Crab Cakes (Printable Version)
Golden crab patties with savory herbs and spices offer a crispy, tender seafood dish ready in 25 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood
01 -
450 g lump or claw crab meat
→ Binders & Flavorings
02 -
1 large egg, beaten
03 -
120 ml mayonnaise
04 -
15 ml Dijon mustard
05 -
15 ml fresh lemon juice
→ Dry Ingredients
06 -
60 g breadcrumbs
07 -
5 ml Old Bay seasoning
08 -
5 ml finely chopped fresh parsley
09 -
Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Cooking Fat
10 -
30 g butter, for frying
# Steps:
01 -
In a large bowl, gently combine crab meat with breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
02 -
Shape the mixture into four uniform patties, approximately 7 cm in diameter and 2 cm thick.
03 -
Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry crab cakes for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they achieve a golden-brown crust and are heated through.
04 -
Plate the crab cakes and serve immediately with lemon wedges and your preferred dipping sauce.
# Notes:
01 -
For enhanced crispiness, lightly coat the patties with additional breadcrumbs prior to frying.
02 -
Complement the crab cakes with tartar sauce or garlic aioli for added flavor.