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.

Martinican Crab Cakes

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

  1. 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.
  2. Form the mixture into 8 crab cakes, about 1/2 inch thick.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook the crab cakes for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
  5. Remove the crab cakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
  6. 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