How to Make Baked Crab Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a seafood lover, then you'll definitely want to try this recipe for baked crab cakes. This dish is a classic favorite that is sure to impress your family and friends. The best part? These crab cakes are baked, not fried, making them a healthier alternative to the traditional recipe.

One of the great things about crab cakes is that they are incredibly versatile. They can be served as an elegant appetizer, a light lunch or dinner, or even as a tasty addition to brunch. Plus, th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked jumbo lump crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells
  • 4 teaspoons mayonnaise
  • 4 teaspoons dry bread crumbs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 large egg, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 large crab cakes

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Gently fold crabmeat, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, mustard, and seafood seasoning together in a large bowl, being careful not to overshred crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in egg. Form mixture into 4 large patties and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    192 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 135mg
    • Sodium: 693mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 491mg