Martinican Crab Cakes
Martinican Crab Cakes are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines fresh crab meat with traditional Martinican spices. These crab cakes are perfect as an appetizer or as a main course, and they are sure to impress your guests with their unique Caribbean flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh crab meat
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, egg, parsley, Dijon mustard, lime juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and 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 per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
- Remove the crab cakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the crab cakes hot, with your choice of dipping sauce or a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
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
Large bowl Skillet Spatula Paper towels
Tools
Cooking thermometer
Serving suggestions
Serve the crab cakes with a side of fresh salad or a tropical fruit salsa for a refreshing contrast to the savory flavors.
Tips & tricks
For best results, use fresh crab meat for the most authentic and delicious crab cakes.
Cost
$20