Description
A flavorful and crispy Spicy Cajun Crab Cakes recipe that brings a taste of New Orleans to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh crab meat
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, eggs, Cajun seasoning, green onions, diced bell pepper, and hot sauce. Mix gently to avoid breaking up the crab meat too much.
- Once the mixture is well combined, use your hands to form it into patties, about 3 inches in diameter. Place the formed cakes on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, ensuring enough oil covers the bottom of the pan.
- Carefully place the crab cakes in the skillet, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
- Chill the crab cakes before cooking to help them hold their shape.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun, Crab Cakes, Seafood, Southern Cuisine, Appetizer