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The Easiest, Most Flavorful Baked Crab Cakes – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Easiest, Most Flavorful Baked Crab Cakes

Forget complicated recipes! These baked crab cakes are the epitome of simple elegance, letting the sweet, delicate flavor of the crab shine through. Baked to golden perfection, they're tender on the inside, perfectly firm on the outside, and ready in about an hour.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 203
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 g / 0.53 oz) mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp (4 g / 0.14 oz) fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp (3 g / 0.11 oz) kosher salt, or to taste
  • Use high-quality lump crabmeat for the best texture and flavor. Be sure to gently pick through it to remove any bits of shell.
  • The key to tender crab cakes is to mix gently. Overworking the mixture will break down the delicate crabmeat and result in a pasty texture.
  • For a classic presentation, serve with a lemon wedge and a side of tartar sauce or a spicy aioli.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lightly beaten egg, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, chopped parsley, and salt until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the crabmeat, being careful not to break up the lumps too much. The mixture should be just combined.
  4. Shape the mixture into 4 large cakes, about 1-inch / 2. 5 cm thick.
  5. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Refrigerate the crab cakes for at least 30 minutes. This helps them firm up and prevents them from falling apart while baking.
  7. Preheat your oven to 375°F / 190°C.
  8. Bake the chilled crab cakes for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and heated through.
  9. Don't skip the refrigeration step!
  10. Chilling the cakes helps them bind together and hold their shape perfectly during baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 19gFat: 10g

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