What is Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes?

It is a Cajun and Creole cake recipe made with 21 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.

What is Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes made of?

The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, Celery, Chili Sauce. The full list of 21 is above.

What goes well with Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes?

Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes. Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing Boudin Balls Festive Oyster Cornbread Stuffing Pickled Shrimp

How long does it take to make Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes?

About 1 hr in total: 40 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 531.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes easy to make?

This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 9 steps.

Is Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes healthy?

Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 531.78 calories and 19.41 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 667.66 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.27 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes

Name: Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole, Southern Recipes
Ingredients: 2 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Butter; 0.5 whole Carrot; 2 stalk Celery; 1 tbsp Chili Sauce; 9 whole Club Crackers; 2 tsp Creole Seasoning; 2 tsp Dried Basil; 1 tsp Dried Dill; 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano; 1 tbsp Dried Parsley; 0.5 tsp Dried Thyme; 2 whole Eggs; 3 whole Garlic; 1 bunch Green Onion; 1 lb Lump Crabmeat; 1 cup Mayonnaise; 1 tsp Paprika; 0.5 whole Red Bell Pepper; 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 0.5 whole Yellow Onion

Appetizer 🧄Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Cajun and Creole 🇺🇸Southern Recipes 🇺🇸 Low-Carb Sugar-Free Pescatarian 🐟

Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes showcase sweet lump crab bound lightly with crushed buttery crackers and lifted by bold Creole spices, fresh herbs, and sautéed aromatics. The exterior fries up crisp while the inside stays tender and crab-forward, perfect for a weeknight dinner or as an impressive appetizer at gatherings.

Prep40 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

37 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 51 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 0 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityFair: 49 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients: 2 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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Heart Health: 56
Metabolic: 20
Digestive: 60
Inflammatory: 47
Performance: 30
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1

Melt the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until it softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
2

Add the celery, bell pepper, green onion, carrot, and garlic. Continue cooking and stirring until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes more.
3

Season with 1 tablespoon parsley flakes, 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, basil, pepper, dill weed, oregano, and thyme. Cook and stir until fragrant, 5 minutes more.
4

Transfer the cooked vegetables to a large bowl; let them cool for about 10 minutes. Set the skillet aside for later use.
5

Stir the beaten eggs into the vegetables. Gently mix in the crabmeat and cracker crumbs with your hands, taking care not to break up the crab chunks too much.
6

Form the crab mixture into 12 small cakes.
7

Heat the vegetable oil in the skillet over medium-high heat.
8

Pan-fry the crab cakes in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes.
9

For the dipping sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, chile-garlic sauce, 2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, 2 teaspoon parsley flakes, and paprika.

About This Recipe

Breadcrumb Free Cajun Crab Cakes is a Cajun and Creole appetizer recipe made with 21 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 531.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes?: It is a Cajun and Creole cake recipe made with 21 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
What is Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes made of?: The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, Celery, Chili Sauce. The full list of 21 is above.
What goes well with Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes?: Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing
Boudin Balls
Festive Oyster Cornbread Stuffing
Pickled Shrimp
How long does it take to make Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes?: About 1 hr in total: 40 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 531.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes easy to make?: This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 9 steps.
Is Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes healthy?: Breadcrumb-Free Cajun Crab Cakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 531.78 calories and 19.41 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 667.66 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.27 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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