Crispy Dungeness Crab Cakes Recipe (Gluten-Free)

A plate of six baked Dungeness crab cakes, garnished with chopped herbs, is arranged on a bed of leafy greens.

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Crispy Dungeness Crab Cakes Recipe (Gluten-Free)

This easy and impressive Dungeness Crab Cakes recipe is packed with sweet, tender crab meat and a golden, crunchy outside that tastes like a fancy night out—without leaving your kitchen! You can pan-fry or bake these gluten-free crab cakes and pair them with your favorite salad, slaw, or dipping sauce for a quick and delicious meal in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time14

Chill Time1

Total Time1 24

Course: Appetizer, dinner, Gluten Free, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 153kcal

Author: Nadia

Ingredients

1 Egg
¼ cup Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos
1 ½ teaspoons New Bae Seasoning Primal Palate
⅛ teaspoons Dill
¼ teaspoons Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon Parsley
⅓ cup Gluten Free Breadcrumbs
1 lb Lump Crab Meat
1-2 tablespoon Ghee melted

Instructions

In a medium bowl whisk the egg, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, coconut aminos, new bae seasoning, dill, salt, lemon and parsley together.
1 Egg, ¼ cup Mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard, 2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos, 1 ½ teaspoons New Bae Seasoning, ⅛ teaspoons Dill, ¼ teaspoons Sea Salt, 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice, 1 tablespoon Parsley
Add breadcrumbs and stir to combine.
⅓ cup Gluten Free Breadcrumbs
Gently fold in the crab, being careful not to break apart the meat.
1 lb Lump Crab Meat
Cover your bowl tightly, and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to overnight.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Using a ½ cup measuring cup, scoop out the crab mixture and form a loose patty. You do not want to pack these crab cakes too tightly. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat until you have made 8 crab cakes.
Lightly brush the crab cakes with melted ghee and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown.
1-2 tablespoon Ghee

Notes

Expert Tips For Success

Use Fresh Dungeness Crab Meat: Canned crab is not the same. It's so important to use good, high-quality ingredients. You can really taste the difference!
Don’t Overmix: Make sure you add the lump crab meat last, and toss together gently so you don't overmix.
Chill: Be sure to chill the crab mixture in the fridge before cooking, as this will help them hold their shape.
Pan Frying: If you are going to pan-fry the crab cakes, add a nice layer of avocado oil to a large skillet to ensure they don't stick.
Taste-Test: You can make one very small cake first and cook it off if you want to adjust the seasoning before cooking the whole batch.

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