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Spicy Cajun Crab Cakes

Savory Spicy Cajun Crab Cakes for Your Next Dinner Party

Enjoy Spicy Cajun Crab Cakes that combine sweet crab meat with bold Cajun spices, making an impressive appetizer or main course.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Cakes
  • 1 pound crab meat fresh lump
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust based on heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning optional
  • 2 each green onions finely chopped
  • 1/2 each red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
To Serve
  • 1 cup zesty remoulade
  • 1 cup cocktail sauce

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • paper towels
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by gently flaking the fresh lump crab meat into a large mixing bowl. Carefully check for any remaining shells.
  2. Finely chop the green onions, red bell pepper, and garlic, creating a fragrant blend of flavors.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, Cajun seasoning, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix thoroughly.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Gently fold the wet mixture into the flaked crab, adding the chopped vegetables and fresh parsley.
  6. Cover the crab cake mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Form the crab mixture into patties approximately 3-4 inches in diameter and lightly coat with panko.
  8. Refrigerate the shaped crab cakes for another 30 minutes.
  9. Heat vegetable oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
  10. Carefully place the patties in the hot oil, frying for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  11. Transfer the crab cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and serve with remoulade or cocktail sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Chilling the mixture helps the flavors meld and makes shaping easier. Adjust spice levels according to taste.

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