Mini Cornbread Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Mini Cornbread Crab Cakes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh chives; 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 medium lemon); 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco; 1 medium garlic clove, minced; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions (white and light green parts only); 1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper; 1/3 cup finely diced green bell pepper; 1 medium garlic clove, minced; Pinch of kosher salt; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives; 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1/2 medium lemon); 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco; 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 cups crumbled cornbread; 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for shells, pulled into bite-size pieces, and excess water squeezed out (do not rinse); Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 medium lemon)
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1 medium garlic clove, minced
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions (white and light green parts only)
1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup finely diced green bell pepper
1 medium garlic clove, minced
Pinch of kosher salt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1/2 medium lemon)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups crumbled cornbread
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for shells, pulled into bite-size pieces, and excess water squeezed out (do not rinse)
Cooking spray

1
In a medium bowl, stir together all of the mayo ingredients until well combined.
2
Cover and set aside in the fridge.
3
Set a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
4
Add the scallions, red and green bell peppers, garlic, and salt and saute until the peppers soften slightly, about 3 minutes.
5
Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside to cool, about 15 minutes.
6
To the cooled pepper mixture, add the mayonnaise, chives, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Old Bay.
7
Stir to combine, then stir in the egg.
8
Fold in the crumbled cornbread and crabmeat.
9
Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
10
Scoop the crab cake mixture into 16 evenly sized portions, about 1/4 cup each, and place them on the baking sheets evenly spaced apart, 8 to a sheet.
11
Lightly cover the sheets with plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
12
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange one rack in the upper third of the oven and another in the bottom third.
13
Uncover the sheets and bake until the crab cakes are lightly browned, about 12 minutes.
14
Transfer to a serving platter and top each cake with 1 teaspoon of the lemon-caper mayo.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped, 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 medium lemon), and more.

Yes, Mini Cornbread Crab Cakes Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!