Description
These Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes are a delightful seafood dish packed with flavor. Made with lump crab meat, sharp cheddar cheese, and a blend of savory seasonings, these crab cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect for a special dinner or a weekend treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Crab Cakes:
- 1 lb lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed Cheddar Bay-style biscuit mix (or crushed buttery crackers)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For Cooking:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Crab Cake Mixture In a large mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, cheddar cheese, biscuit mix, mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, parsley, and lemon juice. Gently fold together until just combined.
- Step 2: Shape the Crab Cakes Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into round patties. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
- Step 3: Cook the Crab Cakes Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook crab cakes for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Step 4: Prepare the Garlic Butter Topping Mix melted butter with garlic powder and parsley. Brush over warm crab cakes.
- Step 5: Serve and Enjoy! Serve hot with lemon juice and a side of tartar sauce.
Notes
- Make sure to handle the crab mixture gently to keep the cakes from falling apart.
- Adjust the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to customize the spice level by adjusting the cayenne pepper amount.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes, Crab Cakes Recipe, Seafood Recipe, Cheddar Cheese, Lump Crab Meat
