Mini Crab Cakes

Mini Crab Cakes
45 min.
24
87kcal

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If you're looking to impress your guests with a delightful and sophisticated appetizer, these Mini Crab Cakes are the perfect choice! Bursting with flavor, these bite-sized treats combine the sweetness of fresh lump crabmeat with the creamy richness of cream cheese and a hint of citrus zest. They are not only a feast for the palate but also a visual delight, making them ideal for any gathering or celebration.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving 24 people, this recipe is perfect for parties, family gatherings, or even a cozy night in. The combination of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese creates a crunchy exterior that perfectly complements the tender, flavorful crab filling. They can be made ahead of time, which allows you the freedom to enjoy the festivities without being stuck in the kitchen.

As these golden brown mini crab cakes bake in the oven, your kitchen will fill with an irresistible aroma that will have everyone eagerly anticipating the first bite. Topped with fresh chives, they look as fantastic as they taste. Whether served as antipasti, a starter, or a light snack, they will undoubtedly become a favorite on your entertaining menu. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to wow your friends and family with these delightful mini crab cakes!

Ingredients

  • pinch of cayenne pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 
  • ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • large eggs 
  • teaspoons chives fresh divided chopped
  • 24 servings chives fresh cut into pieces
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
  • ounces lump crab meat fresh shredded dry picked over
  • teaspoon orange peel finely grated
  • cup panko bread crumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 0.8 cup parmesan cheese divided finely grated
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted melted plus more for pans ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheesein medium bowl until smooth.
  2. Add 1/4 cup
  3. Parmesan and egg; beat to blend. Beatin sour cream, citrus peels, 4 teaspoonschopped chives, coarse salt, and cayennepepper. Fold in crabmeat. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Generouslybutter 2 mini muffin pans. Toss panko,1/2 cup Parmesan, and 2 tablespoonschopped chives in small bowl.
  5. Drizzle 1/4cup melted butter over, tossing with forkuntil evenly moistened. Press 1 roundedtablespoon panko mixture into bottom ofeach muffin cup, forming crust. Spoon 1generous tablespoon crab mixture into eachcup.
  6. Sprinkle rounded teaspoon of pankomixture over each (some may be left over).
  7. Bake crab cakes until golden on topand set, about 30 minutes. Cool in pans 5minutes. Run knife around each cake andgently lift out of pan. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 2 hours ahead. Arrange on bakingsheet; let stand at room temperature.Rewarm in 350°F oven 6 to 8 minutes.
  8. Arrange crab cakes on serving platter;sprinkle with chives.
  9. * Available in the Asian foods section ofsome supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories87kcal
Protein16.03%
Fat70.67%
Carbs13.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.21
Glycemic Load
0.15
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.1134782459425%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:87.2kcal
4.36%
Fat:6.89g
10.6%
Saturated Fat:3.95g
24.71%
Carbohydrates:2.92g
0.97%
Net Carbohydrates:2.76g
1%
Sugar:0.63g
0.7%
Cholesterol:29.49mg
9.83%
Sodium:190.14mg
8.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.52g
7.04%
Vitamin B12:0.74µg
12.29%
Selenium:5.88µg
8.4%
Vitamin A:293.8IU
5.88%
Phosphorus:56.79mg
5.68%
Calcium:50.06mg
5.01%
Zinc:0.68mg
4.56%
Copper:0.08mg
3.95%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.62%
Vitamin K:3.11µg
2.96%
Folate:9.29µg
2.32%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.18%
Magnesium:7.55mg
1.89%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.73%
Vitamin C:1.37mg
1.66%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.5%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.4%
Iron:0.25mg
1.37%
Potassium:47.8mg
1.37%
Vitamin B3:0.27mg
1.34%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.26%
Source:Epicurious