Description
Indulge in the succulent flavors of crab cakes infused with the savory richness of scampi sauce. This Crab Cake Scampi recipe combines tender lump crab meat with a garlic butter sauce for a delectable seafood dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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For the Crab Cakes:
- 1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the Scampi Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crab Cakes: In a large bowl, gently mix together crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into 6 to 8 patties and refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up.
- Cook the Crab Cakes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook crab cakes for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Make the Scampi Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in white wine, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Combine and Serve: Return crab cakes to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve crab cake scampi over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter sauce.
- If you prefer a lighter version, bake crab cakes at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes instead of pan-frying.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake with sauce
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
