EZ Crab Cakes

Golden, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Easy Crab Cakes are the kind of dish you’ll find yourself craving again and again. Each bite is packed with sweet, flaky crabmeat, bright hints of lemon, and a subtle kick of garlic, all brought together with just the right touch of creaminess. The light panko coating creates that perfect crunch, giving way to a soft, flavorful center that practically melts in your mouth. Finished in butter until beautifully browned, these crab cakes feel indulgent yet effortlessly simple perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to something truly special at home.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup of panko crumbs, divided

• 2 green onions finely chopped

• ¼ cup finely chopped red pepper

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• ¼ reduced-fat mayonnaise

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• 2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat drained, flaked

• 1 tablespoon butter

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green onions, red

   pepper, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and combine.

2. Fold into the mixture the crab meat.

3. Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl.

4. Divide crab mixture into 8 portions; shape into balls.

5. Gently coat with bread crumbs and shape into ½ inch thick patties.

6. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium high heat.

7. Add crab cakes; cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.