Description
Delicious and crispy Crab Cakes made with lump crab meat, sautéed peppers and onions, seasoned with Old Bay and garlic, then pan-fried to golden perfection. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 large eggs
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
Spices and Seasonings
- Old Bay seasoning
- Garlic salt
- Black pepper
- Lemon zest (quantity approx. 1 tsp)
- Lemon juice (approx. 1 Tbsp)
- Pressed garlic (1-2 cloves)
- Olive oil (for sautéing, approx. 2 Tbsp)
- Butter (for cooking, approx. 1 Tbsp)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the finely diced red bell pepper and onion until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. This softens the veggies and builds flavor for the crab cakes.
- Prepare Crab Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and mix in mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic salt, black pepper, panko bread crumbs, finely chopped parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and freshly pressed garlic. This combination creates a flavorful and binding mixture for the crab cakes.
- Fold in Crab Meat: Gently fold the lump crab meat into the mixture, taking care not to break up the crab chunks too much to keep the cakes chunky and tender.
- Form Patties: Using your hands, shape the mixture into patties about 3 inches wide and 1 inch thick. This size cooks evenly and holds together nicely.
- Cook Crab Cakes: Heat remaining olive oil and butter in the skillet over medium heat. Place the crab cakes in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust and are heated through.
- Serve: Serve the crab cakes immediately while hot, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauces or accompaniments like tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or a simple salad.
Notes
- Be gentle when folding in the crab meat to preserve the texture of the lumps.
- You can substitute panko bread crumbs with regular bread crumbs if unavailable, but panko gives a lighter texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste—Old Bay seasoning is key for authentic flavor.
- Using both olive oil and butter enhances flavor and browning.
- Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for added brightness.
