Cayenne-Spiked Crab Cakes

Health score
19%
Cayenne-Spiked Crab Cakes
45 min.
8
389kcal

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If you’re looking to elevate your lunch or dinner with a dish that boasts both sophistication and comfort, look no further than these irresistible Cayenne-Spiked Crab Cakes. Perfectly golden on the outside and luxuriously tender on the inside, these crab cakes offer a delightful balance of flavors enhanced by a gentle kick of cayenne pepper that will awaken your taste buds.

Imagine sitting down to a plate piled high with freshly prepared crab cakes, each one packed with succulent crab meat and the freshness of vegetables like celery and green onions. What’s more, their simple preparation makes them a fantastic choice for gatherings or a special family meal. The wonderful contrast of textures, from the crispy breadcrumb coating to the soft, flavorful filling, ensures that every bite is a celebration of the sea.

Serving these crab cakes with zesty lemon wedges not only adds a burst of freshness but also complements the richness of the crab, making them a show-stopping centerpiece on your dining table. Whether you’re planning a casual get-together or an elegant dinner, these Crab Cakes are sure to impress your guests while remaining delightfully uncomplicated to make. So gather your ingredients, unleash your inner chef, and get ready to indulge in a dish that perfectly marries taste and elegance!

Ingredients

  • 2.8 cups breadcrumbs made from bread fresh french crustless ()
  • tablespoons butter ()
  • pinch cayenne pepper generous
  • 0.3 cup celery minced
  • pound crab meat fresh
  • tablespoon mustard dry
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup green onion minced
  • servings lemon wedges 
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl.
  2. Mix in crab.
  3. Mix in enough breadcrumbs (about 2 cups) to form mixture that barely holds together.
  4. Spread remaining breadcrumbs on baking sheet.
  5. Shape crab mixture into eight 3/4-inch-thick patties. Coat crab cakes with remaining breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead; keep refrigerated.)
  6. Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Add 4 crab cakes; reduce heat to medium and cook until brown, about 4 minutes per side. Wipe skillet clean. Repeat with remaining butter, oil and crab cakes.
  8. Transfer crab cakes to plates.
  9. Serve crab cakes immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories389kcal
Protein20.94%
Fat38.4%
Carbs40.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.02
Glycemic Load
20.85
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
22.610434778359%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.21mg
Hesperetin
0.28mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:389.25kcal
19.46%
Fat:16.53g
25.43%
Saturated Fat:3.93g
24.59%
Carbohydrates:39.39g
13.13%
Net Carbohydrates:35.86g
13.04%
Sugar:4.93g
5.47%
Cholesterol:57.53mg
19.18%
Sodium:1010.42mg
43.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.28g
40.55%
Vitamin B12:5.17µg
86.21%
Selenium:48.03µg
68.62%
Manganese:1.02mg
51.1%
Copper:0.66mg
32.94%
Zinc:4.38mg
29.23%
Vitamin B3:5.25mg
26.23%
Folate:102.15µg
25.54%
Phosphorus:253.12mg
25.31%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.79%
Vitamin K:25.22µg
24.02%
Iron:3.55mg
19.71%
Magnesium:66.33mg
16.58%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.72%
Fiber:3.52g
14.09%
Calcium:138.84mg
13.88%
Vitamin B5:1mg
9.96%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.77%
Potassium:266.17mg
7.6%
Vitamin E:1.11mg
7.4%
Vitamin C:5.42mg
6.57%
Vitamin A:192.02IU
3.84%
Source:Epicurious