Description
Delicious bite-sized crab cakes with a crispy golden exterior and tender, flavorful interior, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb lump crab meat, drained and picked
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, mustard, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Form the mixture into small bite-sized patties, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry crab bites in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.