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Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter Drizzle

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Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter Drizzle are savory, crispy crab cakes made with lump crab meat, cheddar cheese, and biscuit-inspired seasonings, finished with a bright, buttery lemon sauce. A perfect dish for special occasions or easy indulgent meals.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour (including chilling)
  • Yield: 8 crab cakes (4–6 servings)
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Pan Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup Cheddar Bay biscuit mix (or 3/4 cup flour + 1 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp garlic powder + 1 tsp dried parsley)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Old Bay or seafood seasoning
  • 2 tbsp green onions or chives, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Butter or oil for pan frying
  • For the lemon butter drizzle:
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine crab meat, cheddar cheese, biscuit mix (or substitute), egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, green onions, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Form mixture into 8 medium-sized patties and place on a parchment-lined tray. Chill for 20–30 minutes.
  3. While chilling, prepare the lemon butter drizzle: Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add lemon juice, garlic, and salt, and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
  4. Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chilled crab cakes for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
  5. Transfer crab cakes to a plate and drizzle with warm lemon butter sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Add red bell pepper or celery for crunch and color.
  • Spice it up with cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
  • Make mini crab cakes for appetizers.
  • Mix in cream cheese for a creamier texture.
  • For baking, cook at 400°F for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway.

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