Crab Cakes

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

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

1 egg ((lightly beaten))

1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

1/4 cup mayonnaise

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

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3 teaspoons butter ((or substitute))

Directions

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.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150 kcal
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 64 mg
• Sodium: 760 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 5 g
• Protein: 15 g