Crispy Crab Cakes with Garlic Butter Sauce

Golden, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these crab cakes are an absolute showstopper. Whether you’re impressing guests or treating yourself to something special, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results every single time.

Paired with a silky garlic butter sauce, these cakes are pure elegance on a plate. The fresh crab meat combined with just the right amount of binding creates that perfect texture we all crave.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh lump crab meat

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 egg

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salt and black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

4 tablespoons butter for cooking

4 tablespoons unsalted butter for garlic sauce

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for sauce

Fresh chives for garnish

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