Broiled Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Broiled Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crab cake mixture; 1/4 - 1/2 cup scallion, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 - 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 lb large lump crabmeat; 1 cup Ritz crackers or 1 cup Club crackers, finely crushed; 2 -4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Lemon Dill Sauce (optional); 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 -3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced

Servings: persons

Crab cake mixture
1/4 - 1/2 cup scallion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 - 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 lb large lump crabmeat
1 cup Ritz crackers or 1 cup Club crackers, finely crushed
2 -4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Lemon Dill Sauce (optional)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 -3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced

1
Combine lemon dill sauce ingredients and chill.
2
Saute the scallions, garlic, and parsley in a tablespoon of melted butter over medium heat until wilted.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup cracker crumbs, grated parmesan, and mayonnaise. Fold in the crabmeat. Shape into 8 crab cakes and coat in remaining cracker crumbs. Place crab cakes on a buttered baking pan. Melt butter and mix with lemon juice. Drizzle 1/2 of lemon butter over crab cakes.
4
Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Drizzle remaining lemon butter over crab cakes and broil for 2 minutes until slightly browned.
5
Serve with Lemon Dill Sauce.

1114

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crab cake mixture, 1/4 - 1/2 cup scallion, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Broiled Crab Cakes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Broiled Crab Cakes

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