Fake Crab Crabby Cakes
Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, Fake Crab Crabby Cakes are a quick and budget-friendly twist on a seafood classic. Made with tender imitation crab meat, tangy Dijon mustard, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning, these savory patties are packed with coastal-inspired flavor. Perfectly pan-fried for a crunchy exterior, they hold together beautifully thanks to a blend of breadcrumbs and creamy mayonnaise. With just 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking time, these crab cakes are ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve them warm with a dollop of tartar sauce or a squeeze of fresh lemon for a delightful, restaurant-quality dish right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces imitation crab meat
- 0.75 cups breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cups mayonnaise
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoons old bay seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Chop the imitation crab meat into small pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Add the breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, chopped parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Gently mix the ingredients until well combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
Form the mixture into 8 equal patties, about 2.5 inches in diameter and 0.5 inches thick. Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes to help them firm up.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the crabby cakes to the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Cook each patty for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the patties from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve the Fake Crab Crabby Cakes warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.3 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 741 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 128 mg | 3% | |
*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.
