Cornmeal Crab Cakes

Crispy, golden, and bursting with fresh seafood flavor, these Cornmeal Crab Cakes are the ultimate treat for crab lovers. Made with succulent lump crab meat and seasoned to perfection with Old Bay, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs like parsley and scallions, these cakes are elevated with a light cornmeal crust that adds a delightful crunch. Perfectly pan-fried in olive oil, they’re ready in just 30 minutes, making them ideal for a quick yet impressive meal. Serve them hot with tangy lemon wedges, a creamy dipping sauce, or alongside a vibrant green salad for a restaurant-quality dish at home. This recipe is an easy and crowd-pleasing way to bring coastal flavors to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Crab meat
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Cornmeal
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 stalks Scallions (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp Parsley (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 3 tbsp Olive oil (or canola oil)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, beaten eggs, lemon juice, scallions, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Gently mix the ingredients together, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.

Step 3

Form the mixture into 8 evenly sized patties, approximately 3 inches in diameter and 3/4 inch thick.

Step 4

Spread the cornmeal onto a shallow plate. Gently coat each crab cake with the cornmeal, pressing lightly to adhere.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, add the crab cakes to the skillet. Cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.

Step 7

Transfer the cooked crab cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 8

Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce, lemon wedges, or a simple green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(937.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2206.4

Total Fat 111.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 671.0mg	0%
Sodium 8638.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 180.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 10.3g
Protein 121.1g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 638.4mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 1879.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.3%

Protein: 22.0%

Carbs: 32.7%