These crab cakes with Lemony Dill Seasoning are golden, crispy, and full of flavor. Made with tender crab meat, crushed saltines, fresh scallions, and our signature Lesley Elizabeth Lemony Dill Seasoning, they’re perfect for dinner parties, elegant appetizers, or a gourmet seafood lunch at home. The tangy lemon-dill mayo sauce served on the side brings it all together in one delicious bite.
Crab Cakes with Lemony Dill Seasoning
Makes about 8 crab cakes
Ingredients:
- 1¼ cups mayonnaise
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1½ pounds lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
- 1¼ cups crushed saltine crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 4 scallions, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons Lesley Elizabeth Lemony Dill Seasoning
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (for pan-frying)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Lemony Dill Seasoning. Set aside ½ cup of this sauce to serve on the side.
- Crush the saltines until mostly fine, leaving a few small pieces for texture. Gently fold the crabmeat, saltines, and scallions into the remaining sauce mixture until just combined.
- Form the crab mixture into eight 1-inch-thick patties.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add half of the crab cakes and cook until golden brown—about 2½ to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Repeat with the remaining olive oil and crab cakes.
- Serve hot with the reserved Lemony Dill mayo sauce.
Serving Ideas:
- Serve as an appetizer with lemon wedges and extra dill sauce
- Top a fresh salad with warm crab cakes for a light seafood lunch
- Pair with roasted vegetables or rice for a full entrée
Our Lesley Elizabeth Lemony Dill Seasoning brings brightness and depth to this seafood classic, elevating your crab cakes with layers of lemony herb flavor. Whether you’re entertaining guests or cooking a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to impress.
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