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Best Ever Crab Cakes

Treat your taste buds to the Best Ever Crab Cakes, featuring crispy, golden-brown patties packed with tender crab meat and zesty flavors. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make crab cakes promise a delightful explosion of taste in every bite. Serve them as an appetizer or a main dish, and watch them disappear!

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, green onions, breadcrumbs, egg, and lemon juice.
  2. Shape the mixture into patties about half an inch thick and place them on parchment-lined plates.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  4. Fry patties for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Transfer cooked cakes to paper towels to drain excess oil before serving hot with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauces.
  • Author: Adriana
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 crab cake (50g)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating Old Bay seasoning or diced bell peppers into the mixture. - Chill the formed patties in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before frying to help them hold their shape.