Description
These crispy crab cake bites are perfect for any occasion, featuring a zesty lemon-dill sauce that complements their flavor beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) lump crab meat
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (60 g) sour cream
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 cup (15 g) chives, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (100 g) panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tsp honey or a pinch of sugar (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1–2 tbsp capers, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Drain any excess liquid from the crab meat and pick through for shells.
- Soften the cream cheese for easy mixing.
- Chop the chives and dill, and measure the panko and Parmesan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, capers (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Chill this mixture while you prepare the crab cakes.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Old Bay seasoning, chopped chives, and egg. Mix gently until smooth.
- Carefully fold the lump crab meat into the cream cheese mixture. Then fold in the panko and grated Parmesan until everything is evenly combined.
- Using a tablespoon or small ice-cream scoop, shape the mixture into small bite-sized rounds or patties. Place them in the fridge to chill for 10–20 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the crab cake bites in a single layer and fry for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked bites to a paper-towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and let them rest for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve the crab cake bites on a platter alongside the chilled lemon-dill sauce for dipping.
Notes
Best served warm and crispy. Consider using fresh crab meat for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg