Description

Golden, crispy, and bursting with flavor, these Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter Drizzle are a quick dinner or elegant appetizer option perfect for any seafood lover. This easy recipe combines sharp cheddar, seasoned biscuit mix, and fresh crab for a crispy cake with a creamy interior. Topped with a bright lemon butter drizzle, it’s a seafood snack that’s both satisfying and impressive. Ideal for entertaining, dinner ideas, or simple weeknight cravings, this dish fits beautifully into your lineup of quick recipes, comfort food ideas, and seafood delights.

Ingredients

For the Crab Cakes:

1 lb lump crab meat (picked over for shells)

1 cup crushed Cheddar Bay biscuit mix

1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 large egg

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp lemon juice

2 tbsp unsalted butter (for frying)

Olive oil as needed (for frying)

For the Lemon Butter Drizzle:

4 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp lemon zest

Salt to taste

Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

In a bowl, mix crab meat, biscuit mix, cheddar, mayo, egg, mustard, garlic powder, Old Bay, parsley, and lemon juice.
Shape into 6-8 patties. Chill for 20-30 minutes.
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet. Fry patties 3-4 mins per side until golden.
In a saucepan, melt butter with lemon juice, zest, and salt.
Drizzle sauce over crab cakes. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 20-30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Appetizer