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Baked Crab Cakes

Savory Baked Crab Cakes Ready in 20 Minutes

These delightful Baked Crab Cakes are a quick and healthier alternative, offering a delightful crunch and flavorful crab meat in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Mixture
  • 1 pound Crab Meat Use fresh for the best texture
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs Panko gives an extra crunch
  • 1/3 cup Mayonnaise Or swap with Greek yogurt for a lighter taste
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature for easier mixing
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Offers a tangy kick
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce Enhances flavor depth
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh juice is preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning A classic for seafood
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Drizzle on top for extra flavor
For Serving
  • 2 lemons Lemon Wedges Freshly squeezed enhances flavors
  • 1 cup Dipping Sauce Consider a homemade tartar sauce

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Crab Cakes
  1. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine fresh crab meat, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, green onions, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning.
  2. If the crab mixture feels too soft, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Once your oven is preheated, place the baking sheet with the shaped crab cakes in the oven and drizzle olive oil over each patty.
  5. After baking for 15-20 minutes, remove the crab cakes from the oven and let them rest for a couple of minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, enjoy your crab cakes immediately after baking. To reheat, use an oven at 350°F for optimal texture.

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