Irresistible Mini Crab Cakes Ready in 25 Minutes
Mini crab cakes are bite-sized appetizers made with crab meat, breadcrumbs, and seasonings. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20 mini crab cakes 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb crab meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix crab meat, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into small patties.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the crab cakes for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh crab meat for best results.
- Chill the mixture for 30 minutes before shaping for easier handling.
- Serve with tartar sauce or lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crab cakes
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg