Lori’s Signature Crab Cakes
Lori’s Signature Crab Cakes showcase sweet, flaky crab accented by Dijon, lemon, and a touch of Old Bay, with pops of freshness from peppers, green onion, and parsley. Pan-fried until golden, they balance a crisp exterior with a tender, flavorful center—perfect for a special dinner, a weekend brunch spread, or as elegant party bites.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lori’s Signature Crab Cakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 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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- 26
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, combine the dry bread crumbs, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, and parsley.
- 2
Stir in the egg white, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.
- 3
Season with Old Bay seasoning, dry mustard, and onion powder.
- 4
Gently fold the crabmeat into the mixture.
- 5
Shape the mixture into 6 large cakes.
- 6
Coat the cakes in the remaining bread crumbs.
- 7
Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet.
- 8
Fry the cakes for 5 minutes on each side, or until evenly browned.
- 9
Drain on paper towels.
- Calories 477.19 kcal High 24%
- Protein 19.1 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 12.26 g 4%
- Total Fat 40.92 g High 52%
- Saturated Fat 3.2 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 100.9 mg High 34%
- Sodium 472.63 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 1.32 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.52 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 102.45 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.96 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 180.68 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 24.13 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 14.62 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.02 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Lori's Signature Crab Cakes is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Canola Oil, Dijon Mustard, and Dry Mustard. Each serving provides about 477.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lori’s Signature Crab Cakes made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Canola Oil, Dijon Mustard, Dry Mustard, Egg Whites. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lori’s Signature Crab Cakes?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 477.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lori’s Signature Crab Cakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Lori’s Signature Crab Cakes healthy?
- Lori’s Signature Crab Cakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 477.19 calories and 19.1 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 472.63 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.2 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, 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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