Crab Cake Recipe
Lump crab, red bell pepper, stone ground mustard, and panko bread crumbs served on a bed of spaghetti with pesto cream
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Ingredients
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Crab Cake Ingredients
Method
Crab Cake Directions
- 1
Prepare the Crab Mixture
In a large bowl, combine lump crab meat, finely chopped red bell pepper, stone ground mustard, panko bread crumbs, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
- 2
Form the Crab Cakes
Using your hands, form the crab mixture into patties, about 2 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Cook the Crab Cakes
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the crab cakes and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4
Prepare the Spaghetti with Pesto Cream
Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. In a separate saucepan, combine pesto with cream and heat over low until warmed through. Toss cooked spaghetti in the pesto cream sauce.
- 5
Serve
On a plate, serve a bed of pesto cream spaghetti topped with crab cakes. Enjoy!
