Classic Crab Cakes

Dairy Free
Health score
23%
Classic Crab Cakes
20 min.
4
270kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful seafood dish that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare, look no further than these Classic Crab Cakes! Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these crab cakes are a true celebration of fresh flavors. Made with high-quality lump crabmeat, they are not only delicious but also dairy-free, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or any occasion in between. The combination of Dijon mustard and mayonnaise adds a creamy tang that complements the sweetness of the crab, while the breadcrumbs provide just the right amount of crunch. Serve them alongside a refreshing Cherry Tomato and Corn Salad, and you have a dish that’s as visually appealing as it is tasty.

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a gourmet meal at home, these crab cakes are sure to impress. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, they make for a wholesome main course that won’t weigh you down. So grab your ingredients, heat up that skillet, and get ready to enjoy a plateful of pure seafood bliss!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons breadcrumbs as needed (use more )
  • servings cherry tomatoes 
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  •  eggs 
  • servings lemon wedges for serving (optional, )
  • pound lump crab meat fresh picked over for cartilage
  • tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Combine crabmeat, egg, scallions (if using), mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Add enough breadcrumbs to bind mixture enough to form into cakes. Refrigerate the mixture until you're ready to cook.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes; add oil, and heat until it shimmers. Shape crab mixture into 8 (1-inch-thick) cakes, using 1/3 cup mixture for each; cook, adjusting heat as necessary and gently turning once, until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side).
  4. Serve 2 crab cakes per plate with lemon wedges and Cherry Tomato and Corn Salad.
  5. Note: Most of the sodium in this meal is from naturally occurring sodium in the crab.

Nutrition Facts

Calories270kcal
Protein36.37%
Fat48.6%
Carbs15.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.88
Glycemic Load
0.08
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.598695609881%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.21mg
Hesperetin
0.28mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:270.06kcal
13.5%
Fat:14.53g
22.35%
Saturated Fat:2.33g
14.54%
Carbohydrates:10.1g
3.37%
Net Carbohydrates:8.59g
3.12%
Sugar:4.16g
4.62%
Cholesterol:91.49mg
30.5%
Sodium:1247.76mg
54.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.46g
48.93%
Vitamin B12:10.33µg
172.16%
Selenium:48.11µg
68.72%
Copper:1.19mg
59.26%
Vitamin C:42.23mg
51.18%
Zinc:7.21mg
48.05%
Phosphorus:325.89mg
32.59%
Folate:80.42µg
20.11%
Vitamin K:20.6µg
19.62%
Magnesium:74.74mg
18.68%
Potassium:590.78mg
16.88%
Vitamin A:819.14IU
16.38%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.82%
Vitamin E:2.2mg
14.69%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.64%
Iron:2.25mg
12.52%
Vitamin B3:2.4mg
12%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.88%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.19%
Calcium:88.2mg
8.82%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.13%
Fiber:1.51g
6.05%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.56%
Source:My Recipes