Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes Lemon Butter (Print Version)

Tender crab cakes with cheddar and fresh herbs, finished with rich lemon butter for a flavorful seafood favorite.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 lb lump crab meat
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 cup breadcrumbs
05 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions
06 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 tsp minced garlic
09 - Juice of 1 lemon
10 - 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ For the lemon butter

12 - 1/4 cup butter
13 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
14 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, cheddar cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, green onions, parsley, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
03 - Shape the mixture into patties and arrange them on the baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crab cakes turn golden brown.
05 - Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in the lemon juice and garlic powder. Keep warm.
06 - Drizzle warm lemon butter over the crab cakes right before serving.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - You can substitute Cheddar Bay biscuit mix for breadcrumbs for extra cheesy flavor.
02 - Refrigerate the crab cakes before cooking to help them firm up.