Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes Lemon (Printable Format)
Golden crab cakes with cheddar and a lemon butter drizzle, perfect for bright seafood flavor in every bite.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Crab Cakes
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1 pound lump crab meat
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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2 large eggs
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1 cup breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup chopped green onions
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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Juice of 1 lemon
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1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
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Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Lemon Butter Drizzle
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1/4 cup butter
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
# Preparation Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, gently mix lump crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, parsley, mayonnaise, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
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Form the mixture into evenly-sized patties and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
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Refrigerate the crab cakes for 15 minutes to help them firm up before baking.
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Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the crab cakes are golden brown.
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In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, then stir in lemon juice and garlic powder. Keep warm until serving.
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Plate the warm crab cakes and drizzle with the lemon butter immediately before serving.
# Supplementary Details:
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Substitute Cheddar Bay biscuit mix for breadcrumbs to enhance cheesy flavor.