Golden Crab Cakes with Old Bay
Crispy pan-fried crab cakes with Old Bay, mayo, and breadcrumbs — ready in 15 minutes. Serve with lemon and hot sauce for a New England classic.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat, drained
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1.5 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 whole large egg
Instructions
- 1
Mix crab, mayo, egg, 0.5 cup breadcrumbs, and Old Bay in a bowl until just combined.
- 2
Form into 8 cakes, each about 2 inches wide. Roll each in remaining breadcrumbs.
- 3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Pan-fry cakes 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- 5
Transfer to a plate. Cut lemon into wedges and serve alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- medium bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- spatula
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