Gluten-Free Classic Crab Cakes

Savor the delicate balance of flavor and texture with these Gluten-Free Classic Crab Cakes, a seafood lover's dream made accessible to everyone. Packed with succulent crab meat and lightly held together with gluten-free breadcrumbs, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality crab cakes with a crispy golden crust that’s fried to perfection. Vibrant additions like Dijon mustard, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and a dash of Old Bay seasoning elevate each bite, while gluten-free Worcestershire sauce ensures a zesty kick without gluten worries. Ready in just 35 minutes, these patties are pan-seared to maintain the tender, flaky interior. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, serve them hot with your favorite gluten-free dipping sauce for a meal that’s both refined and allergy-friendly. Keywords: gluten-free crab cakes, classic seafood recipe, easy gluten-free appetizers, pan-seared crab cakes.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Crab meat
• 1 cup Gluten-free breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil or butter
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, gently mix together the crab meat, gluten-free breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until combined.

Step 2

In a separate small bowl, beat the eggs and then add them to the crab mixture along with the lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Carefully fold everything together to maintain lumps of crab.

Step 3

Shape the mixture into approximately 8 patties, each about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Swirl the pan to evenly coat the bottom with the fat.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, add the crab cakes to the skillet without overcrowding. You may need to cook them in batches.

Step 6

Cook the crab cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.

Step 7

Transfer the cooked crab cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 8

Serve hot with a side of tartar sauce or your favorite gluten-free dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(943.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2204.2

Total Fat 103.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 671.0mg	0%
Sodium 9036.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 9.9g
Protein 114.3g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 722.8mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 1789.3mg	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: 43.1%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 35.6%