Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes
Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes are a mouthwatering seafood delight that captures the essence of coastal dining right in your home kitchen. With a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful center, these crab cakes blend fresh lump crab meat with sharp cheddar cheese and zesty Old Bay seasoning. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, they are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 6 servings (6 crab cakes) 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a large bowl, mix crab meat, cheddar cheese, Old Bay seasoning, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, green onions, and lemon juice gently.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat (around 350°F). Cook each crab cake for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with dipping sauces or fresh lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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