Quick Easy Crab Cakes

Elevate your seafood game with these Quick Easy Crab Cakes—a simple yet impressive dish packed with flavor! Made with tender lump crabmeat, a touch of zesty Dijon mustard, and the perfect blend of Old Bay seasoning and fresh parsley, these golden and crispy patties are a seafood lover's dream. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe combines quick prep with a short cook time, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or last-minute entertaining. Serve these succulent crab cakes warm with lemon wedges or your favorite tartar sauce for a mouthwatering meal that tastes like a coastal getaway. Perfectly balanced between rich, flaky, and slightly tangy, these crab cakes are sure to become a crowd favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

450 grams lump crabmeat
60 grams breadcrumbs
60 grams mayonnaise
15 grams Dijon mustard
1 whole egg
5 ml Worcestershire sauce
5 grams Old Bay seasoning
10 grams fresh parsley, chopped
10 ml lemon juice
2 grams salt
2 grams black pepper
30 ml vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the lump crabmeat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Be careful not to break apart the crabmeat.

Step 2

Using your hands, form the mixture into 8 evenly-sized patties about 2.5 cm thick. Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes to help them hold their shape.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Carefully place the crab cakes in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Step 5

Remove the cooked crab cakes from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 6

Serve warm with a side of tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	669.4 grams (669.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1234

Total Fat 64.40g	83%
Saturated Fat 7.50g	38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 493mg	164%
Sodium 7931mg	345%
Total Carbohydrate 63.50g	23%
Dietary Fiber 3.00g	11%
Total Sugars 5.30g
Protein 105.00g	210%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 409mg	31%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 1605mg	34%

*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: 46.2%

Protein: 33.5%

Carbs: 20.3%