Description
Delicious bite-sized crab cakes with a crispy exterior and creamy center, served with a zesty lemon-dill sauce perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) lump crab meat
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (60 g) sour cream
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 cup (15 g) chives, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (100 g) panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tsp honey or a pinch of sugar (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1–2 tbsp capers, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Drain any excess liquid from crab meat and pick through for shells. Soften the cream cheese for easy mixing. Chop chives and dill; measure panko and Parmesan.
- In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, capers (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Chill while you make the cakes.
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, Old Bay, chopped chives, and the egg. Mix gently until smooth and cohesive.
- Gently fold the lump crab meat into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the panko and grated Parmesan until evenly combined.
- Using a tablespoon or small ice-cream scoop, shape the mixture into bite-sized rounds or patties. Chill for 10–20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crab cake bites in a single layer and fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Transfer cooked bites to a paper-towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and let rest for 1–2 minutes.
- Arrange bites on a platter with the chilled lemon-dill sauce for dipping.
Notes
These crab cakes can be frozen before cooking. Storage tips: Room temperature for no more than 2 hours, refrigerated in airtight container for 3–4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 bites
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg