Crab Cakes

Crab Cakes

from dizzybusyandhungry.com
Entree
20 min
6 servings
150 kcal / serving

Looking for the best crab cake recipe that is easy enough for anyone to make? These succulent crab cakes made with either imitation crab or real crab are spiced just right for kids and adults alike. This is a restaurant-quality meal that's super easy to make!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounceslump crab meat (1 can), or imitation crab ((see the notes for instructions to use imitation crab))
  • 1egg ((lightly beaten))
  • ½ cuppanko bread crumbs
  • ¼ cupmayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoonsold bay spice ((or more - season to taste))
  • 1 tablespoonlemon juice
  • 1 teaspoononion powder
  • ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
  • 3 teaspoonsbutter ((or substitute))

Directions

  1. 1

    Place crab, egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, Old Bay spice, lemon juice, onion powder and pepper in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Form mixture into 6 patties.

  4. 4

    Heat butter in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Cook the patties until they are browned on each side, about 5 minutes per side.

  5. 5

    Serve straight from the stove, or place on hamburger buns for crab cake sandwiches.