Crushed Pretzel Crab Cakes

This is a very simple and quick recipe. Can be made in large or small quantities and you can use any type of crab. The crushed pretzels make them light and fluffy.

• 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
• ½ small onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup crushed pretzels
• 1 jumbo egg

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.