Cayenne-Spiked Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Cayenne-Spiked Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup minced celery; 1/4 cup minced green onion; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Generous pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 pound fresh crabmeat; 2 3/4 cups (about) fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Lemon wedges

Servings: persons

1/4 cup minced celery
1/4 cup minced green onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Generous pinch of cayenne pepper
1 pound fresh crabmeat
2 3/4 cups (about) fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges

1
Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl.
2
Mix in crab.
3
Mix in enough breadcrumbs (about 2 cups) to form mixture that barely holds together.
4
Spread remaining breadcrumbs on baking sheet.
5
Shape crab mixture into eight 3/4-inch-thick patties.
6
Coat crab cakes with remaining breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
7
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
8
(Can be prepared 4 hours ahead; keep refrigerated.)
9
Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
10
Add 4 crab cakes; reduce heat to medium and cook until brown, about 4 minutes per side.
11
Wipe skillet clean.
12
Repeat with remaining butter, oil and crab cakes.
13
Transfer crab cakes to plates.
14
Serve crab cakes immediately with lemon wedges.

510

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup minced celery, 1/4 cup minced green onion, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Cayenne-Spiked 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.

Cayenne-Spiked Crab Cakes

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