Description
Indulge in the flavors of the sea with this homemade Crab Cakes Recipe, a culinary delight that brings restaurant-quality taste right to your kitchen. These tender crab cakes are packed with fresh lump crab meat and seasoned to perfection with minimal filler, ensuring that every bite bursts with flavor. Whether served as an elegant appetizer or a satisfying main course, they are perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, or a cozy dinner at home. With straightforward preparation steps and customizable seasoning options, you can easily create a dish that will impress your guests while enjoying the satisfaction of cooking from scratch.
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
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced red bell pepper, onion, and olive oil.
- Stir in eggs, mayonnaise, and Worcestershire sauce until well mixed.
- Fold in Old Bay seasoning, garlic salt, black pepper, and lump crab meat gently.
- Add panko bread crumbs and parsley; mix lightly.
- Shape the mixture into patties and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook patties for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake (80g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 75mg