Description
Crispy golden cheddar crab cakes shine with oceanic elegance, delivering maritime flavors that dance across taste buds. Lemon butter drizzle adds bright, tangy whispers, inviting coastal memories to unfold with each delectable bite you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Binding and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lemon
Lemon Butter Drizzle:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Craft a harmonious mixture of succulent crab meat with sharp cheddar cheese, combining fresh herbs, eggs, and aromatic seasonings in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Delicately fold breadcrumbs and mayonnaise into the seafood blend, ensuring uniform incorporation of all ingredients without overmixing.
- Gently form the mixture into uniform circular patties, compressing them lightly to maintain structural integrity.
- Position the crafted patties onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each cake.
- Transfer the prepared crab cakes into a preheated oven, allowing them to transform into a golden, crispy exterior while maintaining a tender interior.
- Meanwhile, prepare the zesty lemon butter sauce by melting butter in a small saucepan, infusing it with bright lemon juice and subtle garlic undertones.
- Monitor the crab cakes closely, removing them once they achieve a rich, amber-brown coloration and emit a tantalizing aroma.
- Create an elegant presentation by generously drizzling the warm, velvety lemon butter over the freshly baked crab cakes moments before serving.
- For enhanced flavor complexity, consider substituting traditional breadcrumbs with crushed Cheddar Bay biscuit mix.
- Optimize texture and cohesion by allowing the assembled crab cakes to rest and chill in the refrigerator prior to baking.
Notes
- Chill the mixture before forming patties to help them hold together better and prevent crumbling during baking.
- Pat the crab meat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring crispy golden edges and preventing soggy crab cakes.
- Use fresh, high-quality lump crab meat for the best texture and most authentic seafood flavor in your dish.
- For gluten-free options, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko crumbs to maintain the crunchy exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg