Spicy Cheddar Crab Cakes Recipe

Preparation Time: 15m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 4

August 15, 2024 4.8

These Spicy Cheddar Crab Cakes offer a bold twist on the classic crab cake with a delicious blend of creamy cheddar cheese and spicy buffalo sauce. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these crab cakes are a flavour-packed appetiser or main course that seafood lovers will adore.

Ingredients:

500g crab meat
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup buffalo sauce
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 green onions, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Olive oil, for frying

Instructions:

1 Prepare the Crab Cake Mixture
In a large bowl, combine crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, buffalo sauce, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, diced green onions, minced garlic, and an egg. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix until well combined.
2 Form and Cook the Crab Cakes
Shape the mixture into small patties. In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the crab cakes in batches, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crisp.
3 Serve
Serve the crab cakes hot with a side of ranch dressing or your favourite dipping sauce. Garnish with extra green onions or a sprinkle of cheese for an added touch.