Try this crab cake recipe to see what crab cakes are supposed to be like. They’re basically fried lumps of crabmeat that are held together with minimal filler. Delicious!
Ingredients
- 8 saltine crackers, finely crushed
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)
- salt to taste
- 1 pound fresh crabmeat, well drained
- ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
Directions
Step 1
Mix crushed crackers, mayonnaise, Dijon, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, egg, cayenne, and salt together in a large bowl. Add crabmeat and stir until combined but still chunky. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Step 2
Sprinkle bread crumbs onto a plate. Shape chilled crab mixture into four small, thick patties. Coat patties completely with bread crumbs.
Step 3
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add crab cakes and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 297 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat15g | 19% |
Saturated Fat5g | 26% |
Cholesterol151mg | 50% |
Sodium728mg | 32% |
Total Carbohydrate11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein29g | |
Vitamin C4mg | 21% |
Calcium93mg | 7% |
Iron1mg | 8% |
Potassium511mg | 11% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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