Crispy Crab Cakes Lemon Butter (Print)
Fresh, crispy crab cakes with zesty lemon butter for a delicious seafood treat.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Crab Cakes
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1 pound fresh crab meat (preferably lump or jumbo lump)
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1/2 cup Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
→ For the Lemon Butter Drizzle
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Directions:
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In a large bowl, gently combine the crab meat, biscuit mix, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, garlic powder, Old Bay, paprika, salt, and pepper. Fold everything together carefully to avoid breaking up the chunks of crab.
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Shape the mixture into 8 small patties, approximately 2.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a plate and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to ensure they hold together during cooking.
# Notes:
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Chilling the crab cake mixture helps maintain their shape during cooking.
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Use fresh crab meat for best results.