Description
“Enjoy crispy, cheesy Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes drizzled with a tangy lemon butter sauce. This easy seafood recipe is perfect for any occasion, with step-by-step instructions and a baked option included!”
Ingredients
Crab Cakes:
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup Cheddar Bay biscuit mix
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (for coating)
- 2 tbsp butter (for frying)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
Lemon Butter Drizzle:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Prepare the Crab Cake Mixture:
In a large bowl, gently fold together crab meat, Cheddar Bay biscuit mix, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, green onions, and garlic powder. Be careful not to break up the crab too much. -
Form the Crab Cakes:
Shape the mixture into patties (about 2-3 inches in diameter). Place them on a tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. -
Coat the Crab Cakes:
Spread panko breadcrumbs on a plate. Lightly press each crab cake into the breadcrumbs to coat both sides. -
Cook the Crab Cakes:
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the crab cakes for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. -
Make the Lemon Butter Drizzle:
In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Cook for another minute until fragrant. -
Serve:
Drizzle the warm lemon butter sauce over the crab cakes and garnish with additional parsley or lemon wedges.
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Add hot sauce or cayenne pepper for heat.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free biscuit mix and panko.
- Extra Cheesy: Mix in additional shredded cheddar.
- Baked Option: Bake at 375°F for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- chill time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried, Baked (Alternative)
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Keywords: Crab cakes, Cheddar Bay biscuit mix, seafood appetizer, crispy crab cakes, lemon butter drizzle