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Mini Crab Cakes

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Delectable mini crab cakes with sweet lump crab meat and a crispy golden exterior.

Perfect bite-sized appetizers for entertaining or special occasions.

Serve with lemon-herb mayo for an impressive seafood starter.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • For the Lemon-Herb Mayo:
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tsp capers, minced
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced

Instructions

  1. Gently pick through crab meat to remove any shell fragments, keeping lumps intact as much as possible.
  2. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and beaten egg.
  3. In a large bowl, combine crab meat, green onions, lemon zest, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the crab and fold gently to combine.
  5. Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs over the mixture and fold in until just combined.
  6. With damp hands, form mixture into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each), then flatten slightly into patties.
  7. Place formed crab cakes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
  8. Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  9. Cook crab cakes 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.
  10. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  11. Meanwhile, combine all lemon-herb mayo ingredients in a small bowl.
  12. Serve mini crab cakes immediately with lemon wedges and lemon-herb mayo.

Notes

For best results, use fresh lump crab meat rather than canned.

Make sure to thoroughly chill the formed crab cakes before cooking to help them hold together.

These can be made up to 24 hours in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to cook.

Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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