Easy Crab Cakes with Panko

Easy Crab Cakes with Panko
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    45

Indulge in these exquisitely simple yet utterly delightful crab cakes, boasting a crisp panko crust and succulent, sweet crab within. A touch of culinary finesse for any occasion, perfect with a squeeze of lemon or your favorite dipping sauce.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    18 g
  • Cholesterol
    140 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    29 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    881 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    25 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Season generously with salt and pepper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step
10 mins

In a medium bowl, gently combine the lump crabmeat, panko bread crumbs, and chopped fresh parsley. Delicately fold in the mayonnaise mixture, being careful not to overmix. Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

03

Step
20 mins

Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the crab cakes in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and beautifully crisp. Transfer the cooked crab cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil to the skillet as needed. (Cook time: 15-20 minutes)

For the best flavor, use high-quality jumbo lump crabmeat. Be gentle when mixing the ingredients to avoid breaking up the lumps of crab.
If the crab cake mixture is too wet, add a bit more panko bread crumbs. If it's too dry, add a touch more mayonnaise.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce. A fresh green salad makes a delightful accompaniment.

Cullen Nitzsche

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 15 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Alejandra Armstrong

    These crab cakes are amazing! So easy to make and taste just like the ones I get at my favorite seafood restaurant.

  • Pauline Kreiger

    This is now my go-to crab cake recipe. Thank you for sharing!

  • Hipolito Harrisheller

    I baked them in the oven instead of frying them, and they turned out great!

  • Leda Hettinger

    The panko bread crumbs give these crab cakes the perfect crispy texture.

  • Rosendo Ohara

    These crab cakes are so good that I made them for a party and everyone raved about them!

  • Arely Auer

    I've tried other recipes and this is by far the best crab cake recipe I have ever made!

  • Sage Gleasonbaumbach

    I added a little bit of lemon zest to the mixture and it really brightened up the flavor.

  • Leilani Larkin

    My family loved these! They were gone in minutes.

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