Description
Golden Cheddar Crab Cakes with Zesty Lemon Butter Drizzle are a luxurious yet easy-to-make dish that elevates any gathering. Featuring succulent lump crab meat combined with rich cheddar cheese, these crab cakes boast a delightful flavor profile that will impress your guests. Topped with a zesty lemon butter drizzle, they are perfect as an appetizer or a light main course. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this recipe is sure to shine on your table.
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 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine lump crab meat, cheddar cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, green onions, parsley, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into palm-sized patties and arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat; stir in lemon juice and garlic powder.
- Drizzle warm lemon butter over each crab cake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (80g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 532mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 103mg