How to Make Cajun Crab Cakes (No Breadcrumbs) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever tried a crab cake that is so flavorful and delicious, only to find out it's laden with breadcrumbs? If you're looking for a gluten-free and grain-free alternative to traditional crab cakes, then you're in for a treat with these Cajun Crab Cakes (No Breadcrumbs). This recipe is perfect for those who are following a gluten-free diet or those who simply want to try a new twist on a classic dish.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • ½ large red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions (green portion only), chopped
  • ½ large carrot, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked free of shell
  • 9 buttery crackers (such as Keebler Club® crackers), crushed
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
  • 2 teaspoons parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 crab cakes

  • Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the celery, bell pepper, green onion, carrot, and garlic. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes more.
  • Season with 1 tablespoon parsley flakes, 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, basil, pepper, dill weed, oregano, and thyme. Cook and stir until fragrant, 5 minutes more.
  • Transfer cooked vegetables to a large bowl; allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Set skillet aside for later use.
  • Stir the beaten eggs into the vegetables. Mix in the crabmeat and cracker crumbs with your hands, making sure not to break up the chunks of crab too much.
  • Shape the crab mixture into 12 small cakes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in the skillet over medium high heat.
  • Pan-fry the crab cakes in batches until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes.
  • To make dipping sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, chile-garlic sauce, 2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, 2 teaspoon parsley flakes, and paprika.
  • Nutrition

    530 cal.

    • Total Fat: 44g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 144mg
    • Sodium: 1040mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 125mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 614mg