Ingredients
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, cheddar cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and seasonings; mix gently until combined.
- Shape mixture into patties and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the drizzle, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in lemon juice and garlic powder.
- Serve crab cakes hot with warm lemon butter drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes before shaping to help the patties hold together. For extra cheesy flavor, substitute breadcrumbs with Cheddar Bay biscuit mix. Experiment with different herbs or spices to customize your crab cakes.