Description
These Cheesy Crab Cakes are packed with fresh crab meat, sharp cheddar cheese, and golden breadcrumbs, served with a tangy lemon butter sauce—perfect for a delightful seafood treat.
Ingredients
- For the Crab Cakes:
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup golden breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently combine crab meat, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, green onions, parsley, mayonnaise, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Be careful not to break up the crab pieces too much.
- Form the mixture into 1/2-inch-thick patties. Place them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- For frying: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. For baking: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), place the patties on a baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Whisk in lemon juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt until the sauce is smooth and silky.
- Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the hot crab cakes. Serve with optional sides like coleslaw, mashed potatoes, or a citrus-dressed green salad.
Notes
- Refrigerating the patties helps them firm up and hold their shape while cooking.
- Both frying and baking methods yield delicious results; choose based on your preference.
- The lemon butter sauce is optional but enhances the flavor of the crab cakes perfectly.
- Serve with sides like coleslaw, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
