Best Ever Crab Cakes

These crab cakes are quick and easy to make with crabmeat, crushed crackers, and lemon juice fried in butter until golden, crispy, and delicious.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 216 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 8 ounces crabmeat
• 1 tablespoon minced green onions
• 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup crushed buttery round crackers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Serve and enjoy!

Step 3

Whisk egg, mayonnaise, green onions, lemon juice, tarragon, and pepper flakes together in a medium bowl.

Step 4

Gently stir in crabmeat, being careful not to break up meat.

Step 5

Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved.

Step 6

Form crab mixture into 4 patties.

Step 7

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in the skillet until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes on each side.