Crab Cakes

16 ounces lump crab meat (1 can), or imitation crab ((see the NOTES for instructions to use imitation crab))

1 egg ((lightly beaten))

½ cup panko bread crumbs

¼ cup mayonnaise

2 teaspoons Old Bay spice ((or more - season to taste))

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon black pepper

3 teaspoons butter ((or substitute))

Place crab, egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, Old Bay spice, lemon juice, onion powder and pepper in a large bowl.
Mix thoroughly.
Form mixture into 6 patties.
Heat butter in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Cook the patties until they are browned on each side, about 5 minutes per side.
Serve straight from the stove, or place on hamburger buns for crab cake sandwiches.

Course🍤Appetizer

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🐟Seafood

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🎊Party🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m