Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Crab Cakes Recipe with Creamy Crab Cake Sauce. Perfectly golden and crispy on the outside, these crab cakes are filled with succulent lump crab meat and seasoned to perfection. They’re topped with a rich, homemade creamy sauce that elevates this dish to new heights. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these crab cakes promise to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this gourmet seafood treat in no time!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Juice of a lemon
- 1 stalk celery (finely chopped)
- 1 shallot (chopped or use leek)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped optional, for spicy)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (or use chives or tarragon)
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup mayonnaise (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon whole grain spicy mustard (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (for sauce)
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeno peppers (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon diced celery (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (for sauce)
- Juice from half a lemon (for sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced for sauce)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together beaten eggs, mayonnaise, hot sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, celery, shallot (or leek), jalapeno (if using), and parsley.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients gently; fold in lump crab meat.
- Shape into six equal-sized patties and coat with remaining panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat; cook each cake for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with creamy sauce and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg