Quick Weeknight Crab Cakes
Quick Weeknight Crab Cakes showcase sweet, succulent crab bound lightly with egg and a touch of mayo, brightened by bell peppers and parsley. Old Bay and Worcestershire add a briny, aromatic kick, while a quick pan-cook yields a crisp exterior and tender center. Ideal for a simple dinner or as elegant party bites with lemon and tartar sauce.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Weeknight Crab Cakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 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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- 15
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, eggs, mayonnaise, red and green bell peppers, parsley, baking powder, Worcestershire sauce, and seafood seasoning, stirring until blended.
- 2
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat it over medium-high heat.
- 3
Working in batches, use a tablespoon to gently spoon poker chip-sized mini "cakes" into the skillet; the batter will be loose.
- 4
Cook on one side until firm, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Flip and cook until lightly browned and heated through, about 1 minute more.
- Calories 403.19 kcal High 20%
- Protein 29.46 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 10.15 g 4%
- Total Fat 27.02 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 2.63 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 233.04 mg High 78%
- Sodium 620.01 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 0.51 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 161.05 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 7.05 mg Good Source 39%
- Potassium 114.12 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 27.83 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 4.58 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
About This Recipe
Quick Weeknight Crab Cakes is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Powder, Cooking Spray, Eggs, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 403.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Weeknight Crab Cakes made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Powder, Cooking Spray, Eggs, Fresh Parsley, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Weeknight Crab Cakes?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 403.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Weeknight Crab Cakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Quick Weeknight Crab Cakes healthy?
- Quick Weeknight Crab Cakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 403.19 calories and 29.46 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 620.01 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.63 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish and Eggs, 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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