Crushed Pretzel Crab Cakes

These quick and easy pan-fried crab cakes are made light and fluffy and with added texture from crushed pretzels.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 471 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 jumbo egg
• 0.5 small onion, chopped
• 0.25 cup crushed pretzels

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in the hot butter until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.

Step 2

Mix crushed pretzels, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper together in a bowl. Add crabmeat and egg, followed by onion. Mix together and form into small, palm-size patties.

Step 3

Melt remaining butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Serve.