The Easiest Crab Cakes
Delicious and straightforward crab cakes, perfect for seafood lovers and impressing guests, made with lump crabmeat and a blend of flavorful seasonings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lump crabmeat Use high quality for best flavor.
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Panko
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 unit egg
- 2 tablespoons green onion (sliced)
- 1/2 unit red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Juice of half unit lemon
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, add the crabmeat, mayonnaise, Panko, flour, egg, green onion, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, and lemon juice.
- Mix everything together until well combined and shape the mixture into patties.
Cooking
- In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the crab cakes to the pan.
- Fry the patties until they are golden brown on each side, about 4-5 minutes.
- Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Serve with tartar sauce or a squeeze of fresh lemon. Pairs well with a side salad or fries. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Freeze uncooked patties with parchment paper in between.