Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter Drizzle

Craving something crispy, savory, and packed with flavor? These homemade Crab Cakes with a zesty Lemon Butter Drizzle are your perfect answer!

Ingredients:

For the Crab Cakes:

• 1 lb lump crab meat
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (panko works best!)
• 2 tbsp mayo
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil for frying

For the Lemon Butter Drizzle:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Combine all crab cake ingredients in a bowl, gently mixing them together without breaking the crab meat too much.
2. Form into small cakes (about.
3. Cook in a skillet with olive oil, flipping carefully until golden brown.
4. While cooking, melt butter in a pan, stirring in lemon juice, zest, and garlic powder to create that dreamy drizzle!
5. Drizzle over your crispy crab cakes and enjoy the burst of flavors!

Perfect for a dinner treat or party appetizer!