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Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter Drizzle

Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter Drizzle are a seafood lover’s delight, combining fresh lump crab meat and sharp cheddar cheese into crispy, tender cakes. Topped with a zesty lemon butter drizzle, these crab cakes are perfect for any gathering—whether as a mouthwatering appetizer or a satisfying main dish. Easy to prepare, they promise an explosion of flavor with every bite, transporting you straight to coastal cuisine bliss.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
  • 1/2 cup fine cornmeal
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, gently mix crab meat, cornmeal, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, and lemon juice without breaking the crab too much.
  3. Shape the mixture into patties about one inch thick (approximately ten cakes).
  4. Place patties on the prepared baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil or melted butter. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. For the drizzle, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in garlic until fragrant (about one minute), then add parsley and lemon juice.
  6. Serve warm crab cakes drizzled with lemon butter sauce.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Coastal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cake (70g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: Chill the mixture before shaping for better texture. Substitute crab with shrimp or plant-based alternatives if desired. Enhance flavors by adding spices like Old Bay seasoning for an extra kick.