Easy Crab Cakes

Easy Crab Cakes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

This recipe was designed for its original yield. Ingredient amounts will adjust automatically if scaled, but cooking times and preparation steps remain the same. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly.

  • 1 pounds cooked crabmeat
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon diced red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon diced green bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
  • Cooking spray, as needed

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Directions

Step 1: In a large bowl, gently combine the crabmeat, eggs, mayonnaise, red and green bell peppers, parsley, baking powder, Worcestershire sauce, and seafood seasoning until evenly mixed.

Step 2: Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and preheat it over medium-high heat.

Step 3: Using a tablespoon, carefully scoop small portions of the crab mixture into the skillet, shaping them into mini "cakes" roughly the size of a poker chip. The batter will be soft and loose.

Step 4: Cook the mini cakes on one side until firm, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 1 minute until lightly browned and heated through. Repeat in batches as needed.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • Calories: 198
  • Total Fat: 6g (8% DV)
  • Saturated Fat: 1g (6% DV)
  • Cholesterol: 164mg (55% DV)
  • Sodium: 888mg (39% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 3g (1% DV)
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Total Sugars: 0g
  • Protein: 32g (64% DV)
  • Vitamin C: 9mg (10% DV)
  • Calcium: 225mg (17% DV)
  • Iron: 1mg (7% DV)
  • Potassium: 583mg (12% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is based on available data. Consult a healthcare professional if you have dietary restrictions.

Comments

Catherine Scott

02/09/2023 08:48:15 PM

I am disappointed to say that I've never had a crab cake recipe fail until this one. While the taste was alright, the method fell short. The batter was too loose, and by the time they firmed up enough to flip, they were overdone and ended up with a spongy texture similar to a pancake. The outcome in my photo is exactly as described. For the remaining batch, I switched to using oil instead of non-stick spray. Although they still didn't hold together well, the color and texture did improve slightly.