Best Ever Crab Cakes
Best Ever Crab Cakes deliver sweet, tender crab bound just enough with mayo and egg, brightened by lemon and tarragon, and pan-seared in butter for crisp, golden edges. Each bite balances delicate seafood flavor with subtle heat from red pepper flakes. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or as an elegant starter for guests.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, green onions, lemon juice, tarragon, and pepper flakes.
- 3
Carefully fold in the crabmeat, taking care not to break up the meat.
- 4
Slowly mix in the cracker crumbs, adding them until you reach the desired consistency.
- 5
Shape the crab mixture into 4 patties.
- 6
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook the patties in the skillet until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
- 7
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 312.66 kcal Moderate
- Protein 14.72 g Good Source
- Carbs 19.14 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.28 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.32 g High
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High
- Cholesterol 160.59 mg High
- Sodium 338.06 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.21 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.94 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.11 g Low Source
- Calcium 70.2 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.27 mg Moderate
- Potassium 95.18 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 16.18 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.28 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.46 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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