Healthy Recipes Ingredients Fish & Seafood Classic Crab Cakes 4.5 (2) 1 Review The sweet, clean flavor of crab shines in this recipe for Classic Crab Cakes. This light but filling seafood staple mainly relies on ingredients that are already in your fridge and pantry and comes together in less than half an hour. We've also included a salmon variation if you're not in the mood for crab. By Christine Burns Rudalevige Updated on September 18, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Jen Causey; Food Styling: Tori Cox and Gordon Sawyer; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ⅔ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), divided 1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper 1 large egg, lightly beaten 8 ounces lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lemon, quartered Directions Combine 1/3 cup panko, parsley, green onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice mustard, Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire, salt, pepper and egg in a large bowl, stirring well. Add crab; stir gently just until combined. Place remaining 1/3 cup panko in a shallow dish. Using wet hands, shape crab mixture into 4 equal balls. Coat balls in the remaining panko. Gently flatten balls to form 4 (4-inch) patties. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Serve with lemon wedges. Variation to Try Prepare Classic Crab Cakes recipe, substituting 8 ounces cooked, flaked salmon for the crab. Serves 4 (serving size: 1 salmon cake and 1 lemon wedge) calories 210; fat 11 g (sat 4g); sodium 307 mg Originally appeared: Cooking Light Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 181 Calories 8g Fat 16g Carbs 16g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 crab cake and 1 lemon wedge Calories 181 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 16g 6% Protein 16g 32% Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 107mg 36% Sodium 482mg 21% Calcium 70mg 5% Iron 1mg 6% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved