Crab Cakes with a Bite
Spice up your seafood game with "Crab Cakes with a Bite," a zesty twist on the classic crab cake recipe. These golden, crispy patties are packed with lump crab meat, accented by finely diced jalapeño for a tantalizing kick, and brightened with fresh parsley, lemon zest, and a dash of hot sauce. Coated in panko breadcrumbs for an irresistibly crunchy crust, these crab cakes are pan-fried to perfection in just minutes. Perfect for an appetizer or a light main course, they pair beautifully with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a dollop of remoulade or your favorite dipping sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this bold and flavorful dish is ideal for seafood lovers seeking a little heat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Lump crab meat
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Egg
- 1 Jalapeño, finely diced
- 2 stalks Green onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 Lemon wedges (for serving)
- 0.5 cup Remoulade or dipping sauce (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, 3/4 cup of panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, egg, jalapeño, green onion, parsley, lemon zest, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
Gently fold the ingredients together with a spatula or your hands to avoid breaking up the crab meat too much.
Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties, about 1 inch thick.
Spread the remaining 1/4 cup of panko breadcrumbs onto a plate. Lightly press each crab cake into the breadcrumbs, coating both sides for an extra-crispy crust.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, place the crab cakes in the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd them.
Cook the crab cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and heated through. Flip gently with a spatula to maintain their shape.
Transfer the crab cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side and your favorite remoulade or dipping sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.1 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 4865 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 97.2 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 506 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2223 mg | 47% | |
*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.
