Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Golden Cheddar Crab Cakes with Zesty Lemon Butter Drizzle. This delightful dish combines tender lump crab meat with rich cheddar cheese, offering a sumptuous blend that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy family meal, these crab cakes are easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests. The refreshing zesty lemon butter drizzle elevates the dish, making it a standout choice for seafood enthusiasts. Enjoy them as an appetizer, side dish, or main course!
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
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, cheddar cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, green onions, parsley, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties and place them on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the lemon butter drizzle, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir in lemon juice and garlic powder.
- Serve warm crab cakes drizzled with lemon butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg