Crunchy Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Crunchy Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16-oz.) package fresh lump crabmeat, drained; 4 large lemons, divided; 1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, well drained; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), divided; 1/4 cup canola oil

Servings: persons

1 (16-oz.) package fresh lump crabmeat, drained
4 large lemons, divided
1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, well drained
2 green onions, chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), divided
1/4 cup canola oil

1
Pick crabmeat, removing any bits of shell.
2
Grate zest from 2 lemons to equal 2 tsp.; cut lemons in half, and squeeze juice into a measuring cup to equal 1/4 cup. Stir together lemon zest and juice, pimiento, and next 5 ingredients until well blended. Gently fold in crabmeat and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
3
Shape mixture into 8 patties. Dredge patties in remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
4
Cook half of patties, in 2 Tbsp. hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown; drain on a wire rack. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and patties.
5
Cut remaining 2 lemons into wedges. Serve crab cakes with lemon wedges.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16-oz.) package fresh lump crabmeat, drained, 4 large lemons, divided, 1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, well drained, 2 green onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Crunchy 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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