How to Make Easy Crab Cakes with Panko - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for a delicious crab dish that's simple to make and bursting with flavor, then this recipe for Easy Crab Cakes with Panko is just what you need. These crab cakes are made with fresh crab meat, seasoned with herbs and spices, and coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs for a delightful crunch. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer, a main course, or even as a party snack, these crab cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound cooked jumbo lump crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells
  • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 8 crab cakes

  • Whisk mayonnaise, egg, Dijon, Worcestershire, and hot sauce together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix crabmeat, panko, and parsley together in a medium bowl. Gently fold in mayonnaise mixture. Form into 8 patties.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties in batches and cook until golden brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil as needed.
  • Nutrition

    398 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 140mg
    • Sodium: 881mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 516mg