Crunchy Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Crunchy Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cans Lump Crab Meat, Drained (6 Ounce Cans); 1 Egg, Beaten; 1/4 Medium Sweet Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Light Mayonnaise; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 1/2 cups Plain Bread Crumbs; 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs; 1 Tablespoon Butter; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Servings: persons

3 cans Lump Crab Meat, Drained (6 Ounce Cans)
1 Egg, Beaten
1/4 Medium Sweet Onion, Finely Chopped
2 Tablespoons Light Mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
1/2 cups Plain Bread Crumbs
1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
1 Tablespoon Butter
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together crab meat, egg, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay Seasoning, salt, pepper, and flour until well mixed.
2
Add plain bread crumbs and stir until well mixed.
3
Place panko bread crumbs in a shallow bowl.
4
Drop 1/4 cup scoops of the crab mixture into the panko bread crumbs one at a time.
5
Using your hands, coat the entire outside with the bread crumbs and shape into a round, flat patty.
6
Carefully place the patties on a plate.
7
Continue until all of the mixture is used.
8
In a large, non stick skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
9
Place the crab cakes in the hot pan.
10
Cook over medium heat until browned on first side (about 5 minutes).
11
As you flip the cakes, add an additional 1 tablespoon of olive oil to skillet.
12
Continue to cook over medium heat until browned on second side.
13
Remove from the oil onto a paper towel lined plate and repeat with the remaining patties if you didnt do them all in the first pass.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cans Lump Crab Meat, Drained (6 Ounce Cans), 1 Egg, Beaten, 1/4 Medium Sweet Onion, Finely Chopped, 2 Tablespoons Light Mayonnaise, 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.

Crunchy Crab Cakes

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