Description
Delicious Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes with a zesty lemon butter drizzle, combining sweet crab meat and creamy cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- Fresh crab meat – 1 lb (about 450 g)
- Cheddar cheese – 1 cup, shredded (about 100 g)
- Breadcrumbs – 1 cup (about 100 g)
- Green onions – 1/4 cup, finely chopped (about 2-3 green onions)
- Old Bay seasoning – 1 tablespoon
- Eggs – 2 large
- Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Butter – 1/2 cup (1 stick or about 115 g)
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- Olive oil – for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, Old Bay seasoning, eggs, and lemon juice.
- Gently form the mixture into round patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Place the crab cakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cover with plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, stir in the remaining lemon juice, and season with a pinch of salt to make the lemon butter drizzle.
Notes
- Use lump crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
- Chilling the crab cakes is crucial for maintaining their shape while cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before cooking.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes, Lemon Butter, Seafood, Appetizer, Easy Recipe