Aberaeron Crab Cakes

Aberaeron Crab Cakes are a delicious dish from the Cuisine of Ceredigion, featuring fresh crab meat and local ingredients.

Aberaeron Crab Cakes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh crab meat
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, red bell pepper, green onions, egg, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Form the mixture into 8 crab cakes.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook the crab cakes until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
20g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large bowl Skillet Spatula

Tools

Cutting board Knife Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve with a side salad or coleslaw.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Be gentle when forming the crab cakes to keep the texture light and fluffy.

Cost

$20