Ingredients:
- 1 lb lump crabmeat
- 3 egg whites
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh chopped tarragon
- 1/2 tbsp fresh chopped dill
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- Panko bread crumbs
- Olive oil
- Butter
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Clean the crabmeat, making sure to remove any shell pieces. Set aside in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites to soft peaks and set aside.
- Finely chop red onion, garlic, tarragon, and dill.
- Add mayonnaise, chopped onion, garlic, orange juice, Cajun seasoning, tarragon, dill, and sriracha to the crab. Mix until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped egg whites.
- Add panko bread crumbs a little at a time until the mixture can form patties that hold together but aren’t dry.
- Let mixture sit for about 10 minutes.
- Form into 8 crab cakes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add enough olive oil and butter to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Place crab cakes in the pan and cook without turning until the bottom is lightly browned.
- Flip and brown the other side.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish and bake for about 10–12 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Pairing Recommendations:
Crab cakes are the perfect addition to a creamy seafood pasta, on top of a salad, or if you want to go all out, in a surf & turf menu for any special occasion.
Watch the recipe come together: