Pretzel-Crusted Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Pretzel-Crusted Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika; 3 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced; 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for shell; 3/4 cup finely ground hard pretzels (from 1/2 pound pretzels); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
3 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for shell
3/4 cup finely ground hard pretzels (from 1/2 pound pretzels)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1
In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the egg, mustard, Old Bay, paprika and scallions.
2
Fold in the crabmeat and 1/2 cup of the pretzels.
3
Refrigerate the crab mixture for 1 hour, until the pretzels are moist.
4
Preheat the oven to 400.
5
Form the crab mixture into eight 2 1/2-inch patties.
6
Coat the crab cakes with the remaining 1/4 cup of ground pretzels.
7
In an ovenproof nonstick skillet, melt the butter in the oil.
8
Add the crab cakes and cook over moderately high heat until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
9
Turn the crab cakes and transfer the skillet to the oven.
10
Bake the crab cakes for about 5 minutes, until they are browned all over, then serve.

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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: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, and more.

Yes, Pretzel-Crusted 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.

Pretzel-Crusted Crab Cakes

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