Cheesecake Factory Crab Cakes
Indulge in the savory elegance of Cheesecake Factory Crab Cakes, a luxurious appetizer packed with tender lump crab meat and a medley of bold flavors. This easy yet impressive recipe combines creamy mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, fragrant fresh parsley, and a touch of Old Bay seasoning to create perfectly seasoned patties with a crispy panko crust. Refrigerated for firmness and pan-fried to golden perfection, these crab cakes are delightfully moist on the inside and irresistibly crunchy on the outside. Ready in under 35 minutes, they’re ideal for entertaining or elevating weeknight meals. Serve with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or your favorite dipping sauce for a restaurant-quality experience at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Lump crab meat
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, egg, Old Bay seasoning, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
Gently fold in the lump crab meat, being careful not to break up the chunks. Add the panko breadcrumbs, parsley, and green onions. Mix until just combined.
Form the mixture into 8 evenly sized crab cake patties, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Place them on a plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Once the oil is shimmering, gently place the crab cakes into the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary.
Cook the crab cakes for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a spatula to flip them carefully to avoid breaking the cakes.
Transfer the cooked crab cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve immediately with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or your preferred dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.4 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 27.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 518 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 3845 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 94.3 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1824 mg | 39% | |
*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.
