Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter Drizzle. These savory seafood cakes combine the beloved taste of cheesy garlic biscuits with tender lump crab meat, topped off with a zesty lemon butter drizzle that elevates every bite. Perfect for any occasion, whether as a standout appetizer at your next gathering or a delicious main course for family dinners, these crab cakes are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1 cup Cheddar Bay biscuit mix
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons butter (for searing and drizzle)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Optional: breadcrumbs for consistency
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, gently combine lump crab meat, Cheddar Bay biscuit mix, shredded cheddar cheese, parsley, lemon zest, and Old Bay seasoning.
- Mix in the egg and mayonnaise until just combined; add breadcrumbs if necessary for firmness.
- Shape the mixture into 6–8 cakes and chill for 15–20 minutes to help them hold together.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and sear each cake for 3–4 minutes on both sides until golden brown.
- For the drizzle, melt remaining butter in a saucepan and stir in lemon juice and garlic powder; simmer briefly.
- Serve warm with the lemon butter drizzle poured over the crab cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg