Cardigan Bay Crab Cakes
Cardigan Bay Crab Cakes are a delicious and savory dish from the Pembrokeshire cuisine, featuring fresh crab meat and a blend of herbs and spices. These crab cakes are perfect for a special dinner or as an appetizer for a gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh crab meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, beaten egg, parsley, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 8 crab cakes, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the crab cakes for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and heated through.
- Remove the crab cakes from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve the crab cakes hot, with your choice of dipping sauce or a squeeze of lemon.
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
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Skillet Spatula Paper towels
Tools
Cooking thermometer
Serving suggestions
Serving Suggestions: Serve the crab cakes with a side salad or coleslaw for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Be gentle when forming the crab cakes to keep the texture light and tender.
Cost
$25