Perfect Crab Cakes With Green Onions

Name: Perfect Crab Cakes With Green Onions
Ingredients: 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons green onion tops; 0.25 teaspoon Chesapeake seasoning, such as Old Bay(r); 0.25 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce; 1 pound lump or backfin crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells; 4 teaspoons milk; 10 saltine crackers, finely crushed; 6 tablespoons olive oil, for frying; Lemon wedges, for serving

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Perfect Crab Cakes -- heavy on crab and light on filler -- anchor a dinner. Be sure to form them compactly so the cakes hold together during frying.

Recipe by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Updated on October 7, 2022

7

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons green onion tops
¼ teaspoon Chesapeake seasoning, such as Old Bay(r)
¼ teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
1 pound lump or backfin crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells
4 teaspoons milk
10 saltine crackers, finely crushed
6 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

Mix egg, mayonnaise, green onions, Old Bay and hot sauce in a small bowl until mayo is completely incorporated, then set aside.
Lightly break up crabmeat in a medium bowl. Add milk; toss gently to coat. Add crushed saltines; toss gently to combine. Add egg mixture; gently toss, once again, to combine. Using a 1/3-cup measuring cup, scoop up a portion of crab, forming the mixture into a very compact cake. Repeat to make 8 cakes (can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated up to 8 hours ahead).
About 10 minutes before serving, heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Carefully add crab cakes; sautee turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

433	Calories
31g	Fat
14g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 433
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g	39%
Saturated Fat 5g	23%
Cholesterol 150mg	50%
Sodium 648mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 25mg	123%
Calcium 150mg	12%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 513mg	11%

* 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.