Crusty Crab

Dive into a taste of coastal perfection with the Crusty Crab recipe—a delightfully crispy and flavorful seafood dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with tender, fresh crab meat and coated in a golden panko breadcrumb crust, these crab patties are packed with zesty notes of lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning. Quick to prepare with only 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe delivers a restaurant-quality appetizer or main course right at home. Each patty is cooked to crispy golden perfection in a skillet, creating a mouthwatering crunch with every bite. Serve these irresistible crab cakes hot with your favorite dipping sauce or a wedge of lemon for a burst of brightness. Ideal for seafood lovers, this Crusty Crab recipe guarantees to impress at family dinners or special gatherings alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams fresh crab meat
• 120 grams panko breadcrumbs
• 60 grams all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 50 grams mayonnaise
• 15 grams Dijon mustard
• 15 ml lemon juice
• 5 ml Worcestershire sauce
• 5 grams Old Bay seasoning
• 10 grams fresh parsley
• 2 grams salt
• 1 gram black pepper
• 60 ml vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to avoid breaking up the crab meat.

Step 2

Shape the crab mixture into 8 equal-sized patties, about 2 cm thick. Place them on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes to help them firm up.

Step 3

Set up a breading station with 3 shallow dishes: place the flour in the first dish, beat the eggs in the second dish, and spread the panko breadcrumbs in the third dish.

Step 4

Dredge each crab patty in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the breaded crab patties in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 6

Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 7

Serve the crusty crab patties hot with your favorite dipping sauce or a side of lemon wedges for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(890.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2125.9

Total Fat 113.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 34.1g
Cholesterol 659.3mg	0%
Sodium 7803.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 10.1g
Protein 126.4g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 613.8mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 1727.8mg	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: 47.6%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 28.8%