Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce: Easy Yet Indulgent Delight
Delight in the rich flavors of crab cakes paired with a zesty remoulade sauce, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special meal at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh crab meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into patties and place them on a baking sheet.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Serve hot with remoulade sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños to the mixture.
- These crab cakes freeze well, making them a great make-ahead option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crab cakes
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg