Crab Cake Recipe
These Crab Cake Recipe portions deliver 25g protein and 338 calories per serving across 4 quick stovetop preparations — a nutrient-dense appetizer or light meal that scales to your macro window. Minimal prep time lets you batch 4 servings without the burden of extended cooking sessions. Four cakes provide roughly 14% of a 180g daily protein target with efficiency suited to busy training schedules.
Ingredients
- •Crab, Lump(454g)
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry(120g)
- •Celery(60g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)(60g)
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(60g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(10g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Worcestershire Sauce(10g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •Old Bay seasoning blend(10g)
- •½ teaspoon sea salt
- •¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Vegetable oil
- •Lemon Wedges, For Serving
- •Tartar sauce
Instructions
- 1Place the crab in a large bowl. Use a fork to flake the crab into smaller, bite-size pieces, if necessary. Fold in the beaten eggs until just combined. Add the panko, celery, green onions, mayonnaise, Dijon, Worcestershire, Old Bay, salt, and pepper. Gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 2Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Using your hands, carefully shape the portions into patties about 3-inches wide and 1-inch thick.
- 3Pour ¼-inch of oil into a large skillet. Heat over medium-low heat until the oil is glistening.
- 4Working in batches, add the crab cakes in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- 5Cook until just golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until the other side is golden brown, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a wire cooling rack. Repeat with the remaining crab cakes, adding more oil to the skillet as needed to maintain ¼ inch.
- 6Arrange the crab cakes on a serving platter with lemon wedges for squeezing. Serve with the tartar sauce alongside.
Nutrition — Per Serving
338
calories
25g
protein
14g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 26g
- Saturated fat
- 2.4g
- Sodium
- 725 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.6g
4 servings per batch · ~196g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Crab Cake Recipe have per serving?
Each serving contains 25g of protein and 338 calories, with 14g fat and 26g carbs. This balanced macro split makes it flexible for various meal prep goals.
How long does Crab Cake Recipe take to prep and how many servings does it make?
Quick prep time on the stovetop with 4 servings per batch means you can prepare multiple portions efficiently for appetizers or light meals throughout the week.
Is Crab Cake Recipe good for muscle gain?
At 25g protein and 338 calories per serving with moderate carbs (26g), these crab cakes work as a protein-rich component within a larger muscle-gain meal plan, particularly as an appetizer or side that contributes to daily protein totals.
