Easy Crab Cakes Recipe (Crispy Outside, Tender Inside)
These easy crab cakes come together in just 20 minutes using canned crab meat, fresh vegetables, and a creamy garlic sauce. They're golden and crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfect as an appetizer or light lunch. A budget-friendly way to enjoy restaurant-quality crab cakes at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cans crab meat (6-ounce) drained
- ¾ cup Italian-style bread crumbs seasoned
- ¼ cup green onions finely chopped
- ¼ cup red pepper finely chopped
- ¼ cup celery finely chopped
- 1 container Savory Garlic Cooking Crème (10-ounce) such as Philadelphia brand
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tablespoons cocktail sauce
- cooking spray or as needed; for skillet
Instructions
- Drain both cans of crab meat thoroughly, pressing gently to remove excess liquid. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and shred with a fork, picking out any pieces of shell or cartilage.
- Add the chopped green onions, red pepper, and celery to the bowl and mix gently to combine.
- Add ⅔ cup of the Savory Garlic Cooking Crème to the bowl and stir until evenly incorporated. Reserve the remaining crème for the sauce.
- Add the beaten egg and mix until the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into 9 small patties, about 2½ inches (6cm) wide and ½ inch (1.5cm) thick. If the mixture feels too loose, refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Working in batches if needed, cook the crab cakes for 3 minutes per side without moving them, until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a small bowl, stir together the remaining Savory Garlic Cooking Crème and the 2 tablespoons of cocktail sauce until smooth.
- Drizzle the garlic-cocktail sauce over the crab cakes, or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce. Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 16gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 763mgPotassium: 259mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 507IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg
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