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Baked Crab Cakes (Minimal Filler)

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Golden baked crab cakes with just enough filler to hold together, letting sweet lump crab shine. Brightened with lemon and Old Bay, these tender cakes are light, flavorful, and oven-crisped to perfection.

Ingredients

  • Lump crab meat, 1 pound, picked over for shells
  • Large egg, 1, lightly beaten
  • Mayonnaise, 1/4 cup
  • Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon
  • Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon
  • Old Bay seasoning, 1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon
  • Black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon
  • Lemon zest, 1 teaspoon, finely grated
  • Lemon juice, 2 teaspoons
  • Fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Panko breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup
  • Olive oil, 1 tablespoon, for brushing
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a rimmed sheet pan in oven to preheat. Line with parchment and brush lightly with olive oil.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl whisk egg, mayonnaise, Dijon, Worcestershire, Old Bay, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Fold in crab and parsley gently with a spatula. Sprinkle lemon juice and fold once or twice.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Remove hot pan, line with parchment if not already, brush with olive oil.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Sprinkle panko over mixture and fold just until combined. Scoop 1/3 cup portions, shape into patties about 1 inch thick. Arrange on pan and brush tops lightly with olive oil.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are golden and centers set. Broil 1–2 minutes if deeper color is desired.
  6. Finishing Touches: Rest 2 minutes on pan, then transfer to rack. Add a squeeze of lemon.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite sauce.

Notes

  • Note: Chill patties 15–30 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape.
  • Handle crab gently to keep lumps intact.
  • Use minimal breadcrumbs—just enough to bind without masking the crab flavor.
  • For extra golden tops, finish under the broiler for 1 minute.

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