Description
Discover how to make easy flavorful crab cakes at home with this delightful homemade crab cakes recipe Perfect for any seafood lover
1 lb lump crab meat (fresh is best, but you can use canned if needed)
½ cup breadcrumbs (panko adds a delightful crunch)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil or butter for frying
Check your crab meat for shell pieces and break lump crab meat into smaller pieces.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onion and cook until translucent, then add garlic and sauté for another minute.
In a large bowl, combine crab meat, sautéed onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, beaten egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Gently fold everything together.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Shape mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches wide.
In a skillet, heat oil or butter over medium-high heat, add crab cakes and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease and serve.
Notes
Delicious homemade crab cakes that are simple to make and better than store-bought versions. Perfect for any seafood lover!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 250 calories
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
Keywords: crab cakes, seafood, homemade, easy recipe, dinner recipe
