Crab Cakes

Quick crab cakes flavored with ginger, chilli, and coriander, chilled then fried and baked until golden and piping hot.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 352.1 kcals 1056.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 23.2 grams 69.5 grams
Fat 18.1 grams 54.2 grams
Protein 24.3 grams 72.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
3 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
piece
Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
free-range
GrainsCereals
112.5
ml
Breadcrumbs
approx 7.5 tbsp
1
piece
Plain Flour
for dusting
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Coriander
fresh, roughly chopped
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
25
ml
Olive Oil
for frying
1
piece
Olive Oil
for drizzling
Seafood
Vegetables
2
cm
Ginger
fresh root, peeled
2
piece
Red Chillies
seeds removed
2
piece
Spring Onions
finely sliced
3
handful

Steps

  • Pulse the ginger and chilli in a mini food processor until finely chopped.
  • Combine the ginger, chilli, crabmeat, coriander, onions, one egg, and 60ml of breadcrumbs in a bowl.
  • Shape the mixture into 6 equal patties and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Beat the second egg with 15ml of water to create an eggwash.
  • Coat each cake in flour, then eggwash, and finally the remaining breadcrumbs.
  • Fry the cakes in olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
  • Bake the cakes on a tray for 5-10 minutes until piping hot.
  • Serve with sweet chilli jam and a dressed mixed leaf salad.