Description
Delicious and crispy crab cakes made with fresh crab meat and a blend of seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh crab meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- Form the mixture into patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh crab meat.
- Chill the crab cakes for 30 minutes before frying to help them hold their shape.
- These crab cakes can be baked instead of fried for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg