Description
Delicious and savory Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes baked to golden perfection and topped with a tangy lemon butter drizzle. These crab cakes combine lump crab meat with sharp cheddar cheese, fresh herbs, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning for a flavorful appetizer or main dish, perfect for gatherings or a special meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Crab Cakes
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Lemon Butter Drizzle
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the lump crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, fresh parsley, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until everything is well incorporated.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into individual crab cake patties, ensuring they are firm enough to hold together, and arrange them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Crab Cakes: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crab cakes are golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Lemon Butter: While the crab cakes bake, melt the butter gently in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the lemon juice and garlic powder, then keep the lemon butter warm until serving.
- Serve: Once the crab cakes are baked, remove them from the oven and drizzle the warm lemon butter over the top right before serving to enhance the flavor.
- Additional Tips: For an extra cheesy flavor, you can substitute Cheddar Bay biscuit mix for the breadcrumbs in the crab cake mixture.
- Firm Up Mixture: Refrigerate the shaped crab cakes before baking to help them firm up and hold their shape better during cooking.
Notes
- Using lump crab meat provides the best texture and flavor for crab cakes.
- Refrigeration of the crab cakes before baking improves their stability and helps prevent them from falling apart.
- Old Bay seasoning adds classic crab cake flavor but can be adjusted to taste.
- Substituting Cheddar Bay biscuit mix for breadcrumbs adds a unique cheesy depth to the crab cakes.
- Serve with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
