✨ Elevate your burger game with this mouthwatering Crab Cake Burger! Bursting with fresh seafood flavors and paired with a creamy, tangy green sauce, it’s a delight for seafood enthusiasts. Perfect for a special meal or a casual indulgence! 🌟
🛒 Ingredients:
For the crab cakes:
- 🦀 1 lb lump crab meat
- 🌾 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 🥄 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 🥚 1 egg, beaten
- 🥄 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 🌿 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 🌶️ 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 🧄 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 🌶️ Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper for a mild kick
For the green sauce:
- 🥄 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 🌿 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley
- 🧄 1 garlic clove
- 🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 🥄 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 🧂 Salt and ⚫ black pepper, to taste
For assembly:
- 🍔 Burger buns
- 🥬 Lettuce leaves
- 🍅 Tomato slices
- 🥑 Optional: Avocado slices or cucumber ribbons
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Prepare the Crab Cakes:
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the crab meat, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Be careful not to overmix to preserve the crab’s texture.
- Shape the mixture into 4–6 patties, depending on your desired size. Chill in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes to help them hold their shape.
- Cook the Crab Cakes:
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of oil.
- Cook the crab cakes for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
- Make the Zesty Green Sauce:
- In a blender or food processor, combine the mayonnaise, cilantro or parsley, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the Burgers:
- Toast the burger buns lightly for added crunch.
- Spread a generous layer of the green sauce on the bottom bun.
- Layer with lettuce, a cooked crab cake, tomato slices, and optional avocado or cucumber ribbons.
- Add more green sauce on the top bun, assemble, and serve!
🌟 Pro Tips:
- Chill for Stability: Refrigerating the crab mixture helps the patties hold their shape during cooking.
- Customize the Sauce: Swap cilantro for parsley or add a dash of hot sauce for extra zing.
- Perfect Pairings: Serve with sweet potato fries or a fresh side salad for a complete meal.
📊 Nutritional Information:
- ⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
- 🔥 Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 35 minutes
- 🔥 Kcal: 400 kcal per burger
- 🍽️ Servings: 4