Oven Baked Crab Cakes
Love crab cakes, but don't love the mess of frying? Give these oven baked crab cakes a try! Authentic flavor without the mess.
Servings 8 cakes
Calories 110kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup minced celery
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces lump crab meat, picked over for shells and cartilage
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, celery, and onion. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté for 7–10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat and let the vegetables cool completely. Blot any excess moisture, if needed.
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, parsley, and cayenne.
- Stir in the cooled vegetables and panko.
- Gently fold in the crab meat, keeping the lumps intact. Add more panko, 1–2 tablespoons at a time, if needed. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.
- Form the mixture into patties and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Brush the tops of the crab cakes with melted butter.
- Bake the crab cakes for 15–20 minutes, until golden. Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra color, if desired.
Notes
- Keep mixing gentle to preserve crab texture and prevent dense cakes.
- Panko keeps the cakes light—avoid overpacking.
- Chilling helps them hold shape without extra filler.
- Broiling at the end adds a crisp, restaurant-style finish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cake | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1200IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.8mg
