Best Ever Crab Cakes

Name: Best Ever Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 egg; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon minced green onions; 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 8 ounces crabmeat; 0.5 cup crushed buttery round crackers; 1 tablespoon butter

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Learn how to cook crab cakes with this easy and fast recipe that makes some of the best I've ever eaten! Serve with coarse mustard on the plate or your favorite mustard sauce.

Recipe by LINDACHEK

Updated on July 29, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 crab cakes

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Ingredients

1 egg
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced green onions
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 ounces crabmeat
½ cup crushed buttery round crackers
1 tablespoon butter

Directions

Whisk together egg, mayonnaise, green onions, lemon juice, tarragon, and pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Gently stir in crabmeat, being careful not to break up meat. Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved. Form crab mixture into 4 patties.
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook patties in the skillet until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

216	Calories
15g	Fat
6g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 216
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 109mg	36%
Sodium 355mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 14g
Vitamin C 4mg	22%
Calcium 77mg	6%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 256mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.