How to Make Baked Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Remoulade - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crab cakes are a beloved seafood dish that can be found on menus all over the world. They are a versatile and delicious option for any occasion, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a special celebration. And while they are often fried, there are many different ways to prepare crab cakes, including baking them. Baking crab cakes is a healthier alternative to frying, and it still yields a tasty and satisfying result.

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Ingredients

  • 6 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed, or more as needed
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 ½ teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pound crabmeat, drained
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup diced roasted red peppers
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 crab cakes

  • Preheat oven to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C). Butter a baking sheet.
  • Gently mix cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, egg, butter, parsley, seafood seasoning, mustard powder, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl; fold in crabmeat. Form crabmeat mixture into patties, about 2 tablespoons per patty. Arrange patties on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crab cakes are golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Blend 1/2 cup mayonnaise, roasted red peppers, and cayenne pepper together in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy. Serve alongside crab cakes.
  • Nutrition

    383 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 95mg
    • Sodium: 663mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 300mg