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These crab cakes bring together everything you love about a seafood classic with a little extra magic. Flaky crab meat, warm Cheddar Bay biscuit flavors, and a buttery lemon drizzle that ties it all together. They're crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and impossible to resist.

Golden Cheddar Crab Cakes with Zesty Lemon Butter Drizzle

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes +Chill Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 crab cakes 1x
  • Category: Main Course, Appetizer
  • Method: Pan-Fried
  • Cuisine: American, Seafood

Description

These delicious crab cakes are made with flaky lump crab meat, seasoned with Cheddar Bay biscuit mix, and drizzled with a rich lemon butter sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb lump crab meat
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • For the lemon butter:
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, cheddar cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, green onions, parsley, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Shape the mixture into patties and arrange them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crab cakes turn golden brown.
  5. For the lemon butter, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in the lemon juice and garlic powder. Keep warm.
  6. Drizzle warm lemon butter over the crab cakes right before serving.
  7. You can substitute Cheddar Bay biscuit mix for breadcrumbs for an extra cheesy flavor.
  8. Make sure to refrigerate the crab cakes before cooking to help them firm up.

Notes

  • You can substitute Cheddar Bay biscuit mix for breadcrumbs for an extra cheesy flavor.
  • Make sure to refrigerate the crab cakes before cooking to help them firm up

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: ~680mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg