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Crab Cake Scampi

Crab Cake Scampi

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 crab cakes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Crab Cake Scampi recipe delivers a crispy, golden crust with tender, flavorful crab insideโ€”perfect for an elevated appetizer, light dinner, or elegant brunch addition. Made with jumbo lump crabmeat and simple pantry ingredients, itโ€™s quick to prepare yet restaurant-worthy. Whether youโ€™re looking for healthy recipes, recipes for dinner, or recipes appetizers and snacks, this dish is a must-try. Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce for a crowd-pleasing finish.


Ingredients

  • 1 large egg, beaten to blend

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

  • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

  • 1/2 tsp. hot sauce

  • Kosher salt, to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 1 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat, picked through for shells

  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs or crushed saltines

  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

  • 1/4 cup (or more) canola oil (for frying)

  • Lemon wedges and tartar sauce, for serving


Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. In a medium bowl, combine the crabmeat, panko (or crushed saltines), and chopped parsley. Gently fold in the egg mixture.

  3. Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties.

  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the crab cakes in batches.

  5. Cook each patty for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Add more oil as needed between batches.

  6. Transfer to a platter and serve warm with lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side.


Notes

  • Be gentle when forming crab cakes to keep the lumps of crabmeat intact.

  • Chill the patties for 15โ€“30 minutes before frying to help them hold their shape.

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  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in a skillet or air fryer.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 crab cake
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Sugar: 0.5g
  • Sodium: 390mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg