Oven Baked Crab Cakes

Elevate your seafood game with these irresistible Oven Baked Crab Cakes, a lighter yet equally decadent alternative to their fried counterparts. Made with succulent lump crab meat and seasoned to perfection with Old Bay, Dijon mustard, and fresh parsley, these crab cakes deliver a divine combination of flavors and textures. The addition of panko breadcrumbs ensures a crispy, golden crust that forms naturally in the oven—no frying required! Quick and simple to prepare, you can have this coastal classic on your table in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve these golden beauties with tangy tartar sauce, fresh lemon wedges, or your favorite salad for a restaurant-quality seafood dish at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 340 grams lump crab meat
• 60 grams panko breadcrumbs
• 60 grams mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 sufficient amount non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat it with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, egg, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 3

Gently fold in the lump crab meat and panko breadcrumbs. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.

Step 4

Using your hands, form the mixture into 8 evenly sized crab cakes, each about 2.5 inches wide and 0.75 inches thick.

Step 5

Place the crab cakes onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.

Step 6

Lightly spray the tops of the crab cakes with non-stick cooking spray to help them develop a golden crust.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the crab cakes are golden brown and firm to the touch.

Step 8

Remove the crab cakes from the oven and let them cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or a simple salad as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	561 grams (561.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1090

Total Fat 60.40g	77%
Saturated Fat 6.80g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 458mg	153%
Sodium 3925mg	171%
Total Carbohydrate 62.60g	23%
Dietary Fiber 2.70g	10%
Total Sugars 5.20g
Protein 75.60g	151%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 309mg	24%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 1380mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.6%

Protein: 27.6%

Carbs: 22.8%