Best 8 Baked Crab Cakes Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable baked crab cakes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Crafted with succulent crab meat, a harmonious blend of zesty herbs and spices, and a touch of tangy lemon, these crab cakes embody a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Savor the tender, flaky crab meat encased in a golden-brown crust, complemented by a creamy dipping sauce that elevates the dish to an extraordinary level. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or simply seeking a delightful meal, our baked crab cakes promise an unforgettable gustatory experience.

Beyond the classic baked crab cakes, this article offers a diverse collection of crab cake recipes that cater to various preferences and dietary requirements. Discover the gluten-free crab cakes, a delightful option for those with gluten sensitivities, and the air fryer crab cakes, a healthier alternative that retains the crispy texture without the added oil. For those who prefer a traditional approach, the pan-fried crab cakes deliver a crispy exterior and a moist, flavorful interior. And if you're craving a unique twist, the crab cake sliders combine the best of both worlds – a savory crab cake nestled between soft slider buns, perfect for a casual gathering or a fun party.

No matter your culinary skill level, our detailed instructions and helpful tips ensure that you can recreate these crab cake recipes with ease. Impress your family and friends with your newfound culinary expertise, or simply enjoy the satisfaction of preparing a delicious and satisfying meal at home.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED MARYLAND LUMP CRAB CAKES



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Having lived by the Chesapeake Bay on Kent Island, MD nearly my whole life, I was challenged to develop this authentic Maryland style crab cake about a year ago. Many people claim to have the true Maryland crab cake, but this one uses all lump meat with almost no filler added and tastes incredible! Let me know what you think!

Provided by T. Kent

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon mustard powder
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ cup cholesterol-free egg product
1 pound lump crab meat

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Combine bread crumbs, baking powder, parsley, mustard powder, pepper, and seafood seasoning; set aside. Stir together mayonnaise, butter, Worcestershire, and egg product until smooth. Fold in crab meat, then fold in bread crumb mixture until well blended.
  • Shape mixture into 12 crab cakes, about 3/4 inch thick, and place onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the crab cakes over, and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until nicely browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 343.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

BAKED CRAB CAKES



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Reel in a breezy taste of the seashore with these easy and delicious crab cakes from Nashville, Tennessee's Amelia Sunderland. TIP: For a heftier "burger," make two larger patties and serve on buns.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Tartar sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Shape into four patties; cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , Place crab cakes on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with tartar sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 198mg cholesterol, Sodium 619mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED CRAB CAKES



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These are fall apart tender! So baking them not just keeps them lower in fat but less chance of falling apart. Use lump crab meat and be sure not to mix it for you want chunks of the sweet tender crab meat.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1 scallion, finely sliced
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup cheese, grated
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 lb lump crabmeat
1 tablespoon olive oil
lemon slice
tartar sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Mix all cake ingredients together but crab meat and oil.
  • Gently toss in crab meat and form 8 patties.
  • Place on sprayed sheet pan then sprinkle each lightly with olive oil.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Serve on a bed of lettuce with choice Recipe #87124 Recipe #179420 Recipe #120370.

BAKED CRAB CAKES WITH REMOULADE



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Baked crab cakes have all the flavor of fried cakes--but not the fat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 sweet onion, peeled, quartered
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon salt-free Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt-free Cajun seasoning
1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (4 medium)
1 lb canned lump crabmeat, drained
1 1/4 cups Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In food processor, place all Remoulade ingredients. Process until mixture is smooth; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, beat egg, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise, the soy sauce, Sriracha sauce and Cajun seasoning with whisk. Stir in bell pepper and green onions. Fold in crabmeat, one-fourth of the bread crumbs, the salt and pepper. Place remaining bread crumbs in shallow dish.
  • Divide crab mixture into fourths. Shape each section into 4 patties (making 16 total), coating both sides with bread crumbs in shallow dish. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cakes are slightly brown on bottoms. Turn; bake 10 to 12 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve immediately with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

BAKED CRAB CAKES WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER REMOULADE



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Unbelievably moist and so easy! These have been requested several times and they are always gone in an instant!

Provided by Sarah D

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed, or more as needed
½ cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
1 tablespoon butter, softened, or more to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound crabmeat, drained
½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup diced roasted red peppers
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C). Butter a baking sheet.
  • Gently mix cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, egg, butter, parsley, seafood seasoning, mustard powder, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl; fold in crabmeat. Form crabmeat mixture into patties, about 2 tablespoons per patty. Arrange patties on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crab cakes are golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Blend 1/2 cup mayonnaise, roasted red peppers, and cayenne pepper together in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy. Serve alongside crab cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 94.7 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 662.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

BAKED CRAB CAKES WITH AVOCADO MOUSSE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 42m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 pound lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons spicy mustard
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon minced red jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon minced green jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium lemon, juiced
1/2 medium orange, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salad, for serving, recipe follows
Avocado Mousse, recipe follows
2 small carrots, peeled and julienned
About 4 cups mixed greens, washed and dried
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 medium lemon, juiced
Pinch salt
Pinch pepper
Citrus fruit wedges (oranges, blood oranges, grapefruits, and/or lemons), for garnish, optional
1 large avocado
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1/2 medium orange, juiced
1/2 medium lemon, juiced
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Pick through crabmeat to make sure it has no shells. Stir in mayonnaise and mustard. Add 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs, red and green jalapenos, thyme, chives, salt, and pepper and mix in thoroughly. Add the lemon juice and orange juice and stir to combine.
  • Line a (1/2-cup) measuring cup with plastic wrap and pack cup with crab mixture. Pull plastic wrap so that molded crab mixture can be easily removed and place on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper. Repeat until all of the mixture has been molded into cakes. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of bread crumbs on a plate and mix with olive oil. Sprinkle a little of this mixture on top of each crab cake. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve over the salad and top with a dollop of avocado mousse.
  • Place julienned carrots in a bowl of cold water (which will cause them to curl). Meanwhile, toss greens with sesame oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Fill the bottom of a cocktail glass with a handful of the salad and top it with a few of the carrot strips. Place 1 crab cake on top of salad. Place citrus fruit wedges around crab cake, if desired. Repeat for remaining servings.
  • Scrape the flesh of the avocado into a medium mixing bowl, discarding the skin and pit. Mash with a fork until moderately lumpy. Add cream, orange juice, and lemon juice and stir gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and stir until well mixed. Place a dollop of the mouse on top of each crab cake.

BAKED DEVILED CRAB CAKES



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Make and share this Baked Deviled Crab Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Crab

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 lb imitation crabmeat, flaked
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Coat a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  • Add the green pepper, onion, and celery, and sauté until tender.
  • In a medium bowl, combine with the remaining ingredients; mix well, then form into 16 patties and place on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden.
  • Serve warm.

OVEN BAKED CRAB CAKES



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Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups Finely crushed corn flakes
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Spicy Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 Egg yolk
1 pound Fresh crabmeat
2 tablespoons Soft butter

Steps:

  • Spread crushed cornflakes in a shallow baking pan.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, seasoning, cayenne and egg yolk.
  • Add crab meat.
  • Salt & pepper to taste.
  • Divide crab cake mixture into 10 equal piles and form slightly flattened cakes.
  • Turn cakes over in crushed corn flakes until covered.
  • Cover pan w/ plastic, transfer cakes to pan and cover with more plastic wrap.
  • Chill 2-4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Transfer crab cakes to a large greased baking sheet.
  • Put about 1/2 teaspoon butter on each crab cake.
  • Bake around 15 minutes. Cakes should be golden brown.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than canned crab meat.
  • Choose the right type of crab meat. Lump crab meat is the best choice for crab cakes, as it is the most flavorful and has the least amount of connective tissue.
  • Do not overmix the crab mixture. Overmixing will make the crab cakes tough.
  • Use a light touch when forming the crab cakes. Gently press the crab mixture together, but do not pack it too tightly.
  • Chill the crab cakes before frying. This will help them to hold their shape when cooking.
  • Fry the crab cakes in a hot skillet. This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet. Cook the crab cakes in batches if necessary.
  • Serve the crab cakes immediately. They are best when served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Baked crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your crab cakes crispy or soft, spicy or mild, there is a recipe in this article that will satisfy your craving. So next time you are looking for a seafood dish that is sure to impress, give one of these baked crab cake recipes a try.

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