Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter Drizzle, a perfect seafood treat for any occasion. These crab cakes are a tantalizing blend of succulent lump crab meat and sharp cheddar cheese, all brought together by a zesty lemon butter drizzle. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy family meal, these crab cakes offer a crispy exterior and tender interior that seafood lovers will adore. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as an appetizer or main dish, they are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together crab meat, cheddar cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, green onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and seasonings until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in lemon juice for the drizzle.
- Serve warm with the lemon butter drizzled over the crab cakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg