Fabienne's Black-Eyed Pea Crab Cakes
Fabienne's Black-Eyed Pea Crab Cakes blend sweet crab with creamy Parmesan and a hint of citrus, while black-eyed peas add a hearty bite and earthy depth. A touch of Old Bay, mustard powder, and cayenne brings gentle heat and classic coastal flavor. Serve these crisp, golden cakes as a dinner entrée or party appetizer with lemon wedges or a light remoulade.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fabienne's Black-Eyed Pea Crab Cakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 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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- 33
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, mustard powder, seafood seasoning, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Add the black-eyed peas to the lemon zest mixture and mash with a fork until crumbly. Stir in the egg and mayonnaise, then gently fold in the crab meat and Parmesan cheese until combined.
- 2
Shape the pea mixture into 5-ounce patties. Put the bread crumbs in a shallow bowl and press the patties into the bread crumbs to coat both sides. Set the patties on a plate and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry the patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
- Calories 129.4 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 4.89 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 13.71 g 5%
- Total Fat 6.33 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.4 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 34.22 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 158.1 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.2 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.43 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 28.94 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 5.14 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 5.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Fabienne's Black Eyed Pea Crab Cakes is a Cajun and Creole appetizer recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Crab Meat, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Blackeye Peas, and Dry Mustard. Each serving provides about 129.4 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fabienne's Black-Eyed Pea Crab Cakes?
- It is a Cajun and Creole cake recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Fabienne's Black-Eyed Pea Crab Cakes made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Crab Meat, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Blackeye Peas, Dry Mustard, Eggs. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Fabienne's Black-Eyed Pea Crab Cakes?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Fabienne's Black-Eyed Pea Crab Cakes?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 129.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fabienne's Black-Eyed Pea Crab Cakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Fabienne's Black-Eyed Pea Crab Cakes healthy?
- Fabienne's Black-Eyed Pea Crab Cakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 129.4 calories and 4.89 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 158.1 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.4 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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