Keto Mini Crab Cakes with Dijon Mustard Sauce
Bite-sized crab cakes made with blue crabmeat, bell peppers, and Old Bay seasoning, pan-fried until golden and served with a tangy mustard sauce. These miniature cakes are perfect for appetizers or light meals, featuring tender crabmeat bound with just enough egg and seasonings to hold together. The colorful bell peppers add sweetness and crunch, while the classic Maryland-style Old Bay seasoning brings authentic coastal flavor. Quick to prepare and cook, they're ideal for entertaining or weeknight dinners when you want something special.
Ingredients
- 1 pound blue crabmeatlump crabmeat1:1seafood
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- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon green bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoons old bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoon canola oil
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Combine blue crab meat, eggs, diced bell peppers, mayonnaise, worcestershire sauce, baking powder, fresh parsley, and old bay seasoning in a large mixing bowl
- 2
Stir ingredients to mix well
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 4
Add canola oil to the skillet and heat
- 5
Drop tablespoons of batter carefully into skillet, forming cakes approximately 1.5 inches wide
- 6
Cook for 2 minutes, then flip with spatula and cook other side for 1 minute or until firm
- 7
Mix mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice for sauce
Tips
Gently fold the crab mixture to avoid breaking up the delicate crabmeat pieces
Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized mini crab cakes that cook uniformly
Good to Know
Refrigerate cooked crab cakes up to 2 days in airtight container
Form crab cakes up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate before cooking
Serve immediately while hot with mustard sauce on the side
Common Mistakes
Avoid overmixing to prevent breaking up crabmeat chunks
Don't flip too early or cakes may fall apart
Substitutions
same texture
FAQ
Can I bake these instead of pan-frying?
Yes, bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, turning once halfway through for even browning.
What if I don't have Old Bay seasoning?
Mix paprika, celery seed, bay leaf powder, mustard seed, and black pepper for a homemade substitute.
How long do these keep in the refrigerator?
Store cooked crab cakes covered for up to 2 days and reheat gently in a skillet.