Ingredients

• 1 pound lump crab meat, drained and carefully checked for shell pieces
• 1 cup of Panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup mayonnaise (see Note below for substitutions)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons of onion, grated
• 1 clove of garlic, pressed
• 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ teaspoon of hot sauce

Process

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl, mix the beaten egg and the panko breadcrumbs. Set aside for 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs have softened.
4. Mix in the mayonnaise, olive oil, grated onion, garlic, Dijon mustard, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce into the breadcrumb mixture.
5. Add the crab meat and gently mix it in.
6. Using a large cookie scoop, scoop up the mixture into balls and press lightly until they hold together. Place on prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then place the crab balls in simmering sauce or gravy and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
8. If not adding to pasta sauce or gravy, bake for 20 minutes in a preheated oven, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, using an instant-read thermometer.

Note: Mayonnaise replacements:

1. Cashew cream is available at grocery stores, or you can make it by mixing cashews and water. It has a rich, creamy flavor and tastes like mayonnaise.
2. Plain, full-fat Greek yogurt can reduce calories while keeping dishes creamy. It works well in most recipes that call for mayonnaise, including crab cakes.
3. Aioli sauce is another fine replacement for mayonnaise. It is readily available in grocery stores.
4. Mashed avocados have a creamy texture, which makes them a perfect replacement.
5. Hummus is different from mayonnaise, but you can use it instead of mayonnaise in crab cakes. It is creamy and flavorful.
6. Low-fat cottage cheese is an acceptable light, creamy, and salty replacement.

08/05/2026

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