THE PERFECT CRAB CAKE | HOW TO MAKE CRAB CAKES| CRAB CAKE RECIPE|

crab meat

🥗Healthier: imitation crab

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Imitation crab is lower in cost and calories.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

Old Bay seasoning

🥗Healthier: Cajun seasoning

💰Cheaper: mixed herbs

Cajun seasoning offers similar flavor at a lower cost.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal can bind ingredients while being plant-based.

In a bowl, add mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.

Add Old Bay seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder to the mixture and mix until fully incorporated.

Add 2 eggs and mix together with the other ingredients until creamy.

Add panko breadcrumbs and mix well.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Add crab meat and mix in thoroughly.

Dice celery and mix in for crunch.

Shape the mixture into crab cakes, about 6 total, adjusting size as desired.

Refrigerate the formed crab cakes for at least 1 hour to firm up.

In a preheated flat bottom pan, add olive oil and sear the crab cakes for 4-5 minutes on medium heat.

Transfer the crab cakes to the oven and bake for 7-8 minutes to ensure they are fully cooked.

Prepare a spicy mayo sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sriracha, and a pinch of Old Bay seasoning in a bowl.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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