Description
Succulent mini crab cakes from Maryland’s coastal kitchens bring seafood magic to party appetizers. Crisp golden exteriors and delicate interiors promise you’ll savor each delightful bite with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 cup (120 g) breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 2 tbsps Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal crab cake preparation.
- Carefully blend lump crab meat with breadcrumbs, ensuring delicate texture while incorporating mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Craft compact circular patties approximately 2 inches wide, arranging them evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the mini crab cakes for 15-20 minutes, rotating midway to achieve uniform golden-brown exterior and crispy edges.
- While crab cakes are baking, whisk together mayonnaise, pickle relish, and a splash of lemon juice to create a zesty complementary tartar sauce.
- Remove crab cakes from oven and let rest momentarily to set internal temperature and maintain structural integrity.
- Present the mini crab cakes immediately, accompanied by the freshly prepared tangy tartar sauce for dipping and enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Select high-quality, fresh lump crab meat for the most delicate and sweet flavor in your mini crab cakes.
- Avoid overmixing the ingredients to prevent tough, dense cakes that lose the delicate texture of the crab.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Pat the crab meat dry before mixing to ensure the cakes hold together and don’t become too watery during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 535 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg