Baked Savory Crab Cakes in Muffin Tins
Experience the delightful taste of crab cakes without the hassle of frying! Our Baked Savory Crab Cakes are expertly shaped and baked in muffin tins, resulting in perfectly golden and crispy bites that are sure to please. Using fresh, high-quality pasteurized crabmeat, this recipe showcases the sweet and succulent flavor of crab, elevated by the addition of fresh vegetables and spices. Pair them with a tangy tartar sauce and a refreshing coleslaw for a complete meal that’s not only delicious but also guilt-free. Perfect as an appetizer or a main course, these crab cakes are easy to prepare and make for an impressive dish that will impress family and friends alike.
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Servings
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Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
crabmeat
1 lb (pasteurized, picked over for shells)
fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs
2 cups (homemade or store-bought)
red bell pepper
1/2 (minced)
scallions
3 (sliced)
reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup (none)
large eggs
2 (beaten)
large egg white
1 (beaten)
hot sauce
10 dashes (such as Tabasco)
celery salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon (none)
lemon wedges
6 (for garnish)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Baked Savory Crab Cakes?
Baked Savory Crab Cakes are expertly shaped bites made with pasteurized crabmeat, vegetables, and spices, baked in muffin tins for a golden and crispy finish.
How are these crab cakes cooked?
These crab cakes are baked in muffin tins instead of being fried, which makes them easier to prepare and healthier.
What type of crabmeat is recommended for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 lb of pasteurized crabmeat that has been picked over for shells.
What kind of breadcrumbs should I use?
You should use 2 cups of fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs, which can be either homemade or store-bought.
Which vegetables are included in the mixture?
The recipe includes half a minced red bell pepper and three sliced scallions.
Is there mayonnaise in these crab cakes?
Yes, the recipe uses 1/4 cup of reduced-fat mayonnaise.
How many eggs are required?
The recipe requires 2 large beaten eggs plus 1 large beaten egg white.
Are these crab cakes spicy?
They have a slight kick from 10 dashes of hot sauce, such as Tabasco.
What seasonings are used for flavor?
The seasoning includes 1/2 teaspoon of celery salt and 1/4 teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper.
How should I serve the crab cakes?
They are best served with lemon wedges for garnish, and optionally paired with tangy tartar sauce and coleslaw.
What is the benefit of using a muffin tin?
Using a muffin tin helps shape the crab cakes perfectly and allows them to bake into golden, crispy bites without the hassle of frying.
Can these be served as an appetizer?
Yes, they are perfect as an appetizer or can be served as a main course.
Are these crab cakes healthy?
Yes, they are described as a guilt-free option because they are baked rather than fried and use reduced-fat ingredients.
What is the texture of these baked crab cakes?
They are designed to be perfectly golden and crispy on the outside while remaining sweet and succulent on the inside.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 11 ingredients in total, including the garnish.
Is the red bell pepper cooked before adding?
No, the recipe specifies using 1/2 of a red bell pepper that is minced before being mixed into the crab cakes.
What type of hot sauce is suggested?
The recipe suggests using a hot sauce such as Tabasco.
Should the eggs be beaten?
Yes, both the 2 large eggs and the additional egg white should be beaten before being added to the mixture.
Can I use white breadcrumbs instead of whole wheat?
The recipe specifically recommends fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs for the best results.
How much celery salt is needed?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of celery salt.
How many scallions are used?
The recipe uses 3 sliced scallions.
Are these suitable for a party?
Absolutely, they are listed as an impressive dish for family and friends and are great party food.
What is the role of the egg white?
The beaten egg white, along with the whole eggs, acts as a binder to help hold the crab cakes together.
Is this recipe easy to prepare?
Yes, the recipe is described as easy to prepare and avoids the mess associated with frying.
Does the recipe require salt?
The recipe uses celery salt for seasoning rather than plain table salt.
How much black pepper is used?
The recipe requires 1/4 teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper.
What kind of crab flavor can I expect?
The recipe showcases the sweet and succulent flavor of high-quality pasteurized crabmeat.
Are these crab cakes crunchy?
Yes, the baking process in the muffin tin results in crispy bites.
What side dishes go well with this?
A refreshing coleslaw and tangy tartar sauce are recommended side dishes.
Do I need to clean the crabmeat?
Yes, the crabmeat should be picked over to ensure there are no remaining shells.