Description
Bring the taste of the coast to your kitchen with these delicious baked crab cakes, combining the sweetness of crab meat, fresh herbs, and a golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound crab meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, egg, parsley, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Form the mixture into patties about the size of your palm and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops of each crab cake with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce and lemon wedges.
Notes
For best results, use fresh crab meat and avoid overmixing the ingredients to keep the cakes tender. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes before shaping for better firmness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg