Simple Crab Cake Recipe | How To Make Crab Cakes

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.

Start by adding 1/4 cup of mayonnaise to a bowl.

Add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the bowl.

Whisk the mixture together until combined.

Add 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and some chopped parsley to the mixture.

Stir until everything is well combined.

Add 1 pound of lump crab meat to the mixture, ensuring it is drained of water.

Add 2 cups of panko breadcrumbs to the crab mixture.

Place the mixture in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to moisten.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Form the crab mixture into patties about half an inch thick and place them on parchment paper.

Sprinkle paprika on top of the patties before baking.

Bake the crab cakes in the oven until golden brown and cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

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