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Crab Cakes

Crab Cakes

Fresh lump crab cakes with a kick of jalapeño and American Bounty seasoning — golden, crispy, and restaurant-worthy.

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 10 mins | Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • ½ tsp American Bounty
  • ½ cup lump crab meat, checked for shell pieces
  • 1 egg
  • ¼-½ cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free or regular)
  • ½ jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
  • ¼ cup chives, diced
  • 1 green onion, thinly diced
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • ½ cup mayo
  • Couple squeezes of lemon

Directions

  1. Prep all ingredients: dice chives, green onion, and jalapeño. Sort through crab meat to remove any shell pieces.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine everything except the crab meat and mix gently.
  3. Fold in the crab meat carefully to keep the lumps intact. Adjust breadcrumbs as needed for consistency.
  4. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes to allow breadcrumbs to absorb moisture.
  5. Scoop about ¼ cup of mixture per cake and shape into patties.
  6. Pan-fry in oil over medium heat until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Tips

  • Use fresh lump crab for the best texture and flavor.
Tip: This recipe features American Bounty, but feel free to experiment with any of our 8 seasoning blends for your own twist.
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