Description
Crab Cakes – Golden, tender, and packed with fresh crab flavor, these homemade crab cakes are perfect for weeknight dinners, weekend feasts, or a special occasion. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with flavor, they’re surprisingly simple to make at home. Each bite is a balance of sweet crab, aromatic herbs, and a subtle touch of seasoning that feels elegant without being intimidating. Perfectly paired with a lemon wedge, light aioli, or your favorite sides, these crab cakes are a recipe you’ll return to again and again.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Gently mix crab meat with mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, lemon juice, and seasoning.
- Gradually add breadcrumbs to bind mixture.
- Shape into 4 patties and refrigerate for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook crab cakes 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges or dipping sauce.
Notes
- Handle crab gently to preserve chunks.
- Chilling cakes helps them hold shape.
- Mix butter with oil to prevent burning while pan-frying.
- Can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for lighter cakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg