Panko-Crusted Crab Cakes
Panko-Crusted Crab Cakes showcase sweet, tender jumbo lump crab bound lightly with a tangy mayo-Dijon mixture, letting the seafood shine. The panko gives a delicate crunch while parsley and a hint of heat round out the flavor. Serve these for a special dinner, date night, or as elegant starters with lemon wedges and your favorite sauce.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Panko-Crusted Crab Cakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.63 / 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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- 16
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 51
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, egg, Dijon, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, mix the crabmeat, panko, and parsley. Gently fold in the mayonnaise mixture. Shape into 8 patties.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties in batches and cook until golden brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with the remaining patties, adding more oil as needed.
- Calories 418.37 kcal High 21%
- Protein 28.03 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 28.8 g 10%
- Total Fat 20.9 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 2.9 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 198.26 mg High 66%
- Sodium 725.78 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 1.45 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.89 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 141.58 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 6.57 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 100.22 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 24.8 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.46 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.29 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Panko Crusted Crab Cakes is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Dijon Mustard, Eggs, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 418.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Panko-Crusted Crab Cakes made of?
- The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Dijon Mustard, Eggs, Fresh Parsley, Hot Sauce. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Panko-Crusted 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 418.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Panko-Crusted Crab Cakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Panko-Crusted Crab Cakes healthy?
- Panko-Crusted Crab Cakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 418.37 calories and 28.03 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 725.78 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.9 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Mustard, 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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