Lemon-Tarragon Crab Cakes

Health score
13%
Lemon-Tarragon Crab Cakes
45 min.
6
218kcal

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If you're craving a delightful seafood dish that perfectly balances fresh flavors and satisfying textures, look no further than these Lemon-Tarragon Crab Cakes. This recipe highlights the sweet, delicate taste of lump crabmeat, beautifully enhanced with the zesty brightness of lemon juice and the aromatic essence of tarragon. Each bite is a tantalizing blend of savory and citrus notes, making them an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or even a festive gathering with friends and family.

What's more, these crab cakes are deceptively easy to prepare, taking only about 45 minutes from start to finish. The combination of fresh breadcrumbs and perfectly seasoned crab creates a light yet hearty main dish that's satisfying without being overwhelming. With key ingredients like green onions and shallots, you'll relish the added layers of flavor that elevate this dish from ordinary to extraordinary.

Whether you're serving them alongside a fresh salad or on a bed of sautéed vegetables, these Lemon-Tarragon Crab Cakes are sure to impress. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that includes a great source of protein and wholesome ingredients, they make for a guilt-free indulgence. Dive into this culinary adventure and enjoy the tastes of the sea complemented by garden-fresh herbs—all in the comfort of your own kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 1.3 cups breadcrumbs fresh toasted
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • large egg white lightly beaten
  • teaspoon tarragon fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup green onions chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 1.5 teaspoons lemon rind grated
  • pound lump crab meat 
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup shallots minced
  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a bowl. Toss gently. Divide crab mixture into 6 equal portions (about 2/3 cup each), shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  4. Add 3 crab cakes to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and heated through.
  5. Remove crab cakes from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining 3 crab cakes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories218kcal
Protein35.4%
Fat29.26%
Carbs35.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.67
Glycemic Load
0.58
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
18.17695652402%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:217.6kcal
10.88%
Fat:6.97g
10.72%
Saturated Fat:3.1g
19.39%
Carbohydrates:18.93g
6.31%
Net Carbohydrates:17.37g
6.32%
Sugar:2.49g
2.77%
Cholesterol:72.78mg
24.26%
Sodium:917.26mg
39.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.96g
37.91%
Vitamin B12:6.97µg
116.16%
Selenium:37.07µg
52.95%
Copper:0.78mg
38.97%
Zinc:5.01mg
33.42%
Phosphorus:230.34mg
23.03%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.64%
Folate:69.67µg
17.42%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.53%
Magnesium:53.06mg
13.27%
Vitamin B3:2.42mg
12.1%
Vitamin C:9.64mg
11.69%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.67%
Iron:2mg
11.09%
Vitamin K:11.11µg
10.58%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.21%
Calcium:94.03mg
9.4%
Potassium:282.32mg
8.07%
Fiber:1.56g
6.25%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.73%
Vitamin A:254.04IU
5.08%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.39%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.58%