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Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter Drizzle Recipe

Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter Drizzle Recipe
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Indulge in these flavorful Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes with a zesty Lemon Butter Drizzle. Perfectly seasoned crab cakes paired with a tangy butter sauce make for a delightful seafood dish.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 1 cup Cheddar Bay biscuit mix (or 1 cup biscuit mix + 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for pan frying)

For the lemon butter drizzle:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Mix Crab Cakes: Gently combine crab meat, biscuit mix, cheddar (if using plain mix), mayonnaise, egg, mustard, Old Bay, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, green onion, and red bell pepper. Form into patties and chill.
  2. Cook Crab Cakes: Pan-fry patties in butter until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Prepare Lemon Butter Drizzle: Whisk melted butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Drizzle over hot crab cakes before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with coleslaw, salad, or roasted vegetables
  • For a spicier kick, add hot sauce or cayenne to the drizzle

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