Description
Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter Drizzle combine the savory comfort of cheesy garlic biscuits with the elegance of classic crab cakes. Crispy outside and tender inside, they’re topped with a bright, buttery lemon drizzle for a restaurant-worthy finish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lump crab meat, picked through for shells
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or crushed Cheddar Bay biscuit mix
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or butter, for pan-frying
For the Lemon Butter Drizzle:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix crab meat, cheddar cheese, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold in flour or biscuit mix until the mixture holds together. Form into 6–8 patties.
- Place patties on a tray and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
- Meanwhile, prepare the lemon butter drizzle: Melt butter in a small saucepan, add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook crab cakes for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Drizzle with warm lemon butter and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add cayenne pepper or diced jalapeño for a spicy twist.
- Use crushed Cheddar Bay biscuit mix for more biscuit flavor.
- To bake: place crab cakes on a greased baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve on slider buns with lettuce for crab cake sandwiches.
- Reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes to keep them crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crab cakes with drizzle
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
