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Irresistible Baked Crab Cakes with Lemon Dill Sauce Recipe

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Deliciously golden baked crab cakes made with fresh crab meat, seasoned with Old Bay and herbs, and served with a tangy lemon dill sauce. These crab cakes are crispy on the outside yet tender inside, perfect as a main course for any seafood lover.

Ingredients

Crab Cakes

  • 1 pound fresh crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Lemon Dill Sauce

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare all ingredients to have them ready for mixing.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the fresh crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to avoid breaking the crab meat too much.
  3. Form Patties: Shape the mixture into 8 to 10 evenly sized patties and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  4. Bake Crab Cakes: Bake the crab cakes in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy on the edges.
  5. Prepare Sauce: While the crab cakes bake, mix together the sour cream, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the zesty lemon dill sauce.
  6. Serve: Serve the warm crab cakes with a dollop of the lemon dill sauce on the side. They pair well with a fresh side salad or roasted vegetables.

Notes

  • Ensure crab meat is fresh and free of shells for the best flavor and texture.
  • Season the mixture to taste before forming patties to adjust the salt and pepper according to preference.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
  • The crab cakes can be served alongside a crisp green salad or roasted veggies for a complete meal.

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