Lump crab meat binds lightly with mayonnaise, mustard, crumbs, and seasoning, then pan-fries into tender seafood cakes.
25 min prep 12 min cook 30 min rest
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Whisk the mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and Old Bay seasoning.
Add the crab meat, breadcrumbs and parsley and fold without crushing.
Shape the mixture into 8 small crab cakes and chill for 30 minutes.
Heat the butter and vegetable oil in a wide pan over medium high heat.
Fry the crab cakes for 3 minutes per side.
Rest on paper towels for 2 minutes.
Serve hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
💡 Tip: Folding the mixture instead of kneading keeps the crab meat in large pieces.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with lemon, tartar sauce and a corn green salad.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~430
kcal calories
32
g protein
24
g carbs
24
g fat
1.1g
Sugar
0.7g
Fiber
243.4mg
Sodium
6.4g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (70%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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