Crispy Crab Cake Bites with Zesty Lemon-Dill Sauce Bliss

These Crispy Crab Cake Bites with Zesty Lemon-Dill Sauce are a crowd-pleasing appetizer, featuring delightful lump crab meat and refreshing lemon-dill sauce.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 1

Servings: 24 bites

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 80

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Crab Mixture

1 lb Lump Crab Meat Fresh for authenticity
4 oz Cream Cheese Softened
1/4 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning Or substitute with paprika and celery salt
2 tbsp Chives Chopped
1 large Egg Can substitute for flax egg for vegan option

For the Crust

1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs Provides crunchy exterior
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated

For the Lemon-Dill Sauce

1/4 cup Sour Cream Use leftover from the mixture
2 tbsp Chives Chopped
2 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
1/2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning

Equipment

Mini Muffin Pan
mixing bowls
Cooking spray

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your mini muffin pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the crab mixture ingredients until just combined.
Combine panko, remaining Parmesan, and melted butter for the crust and press into muffin cups.
Fill each muffin cup with the crab mixture, leaving space at the top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top.
While baking, prepare the lemon-dill dipping sauce.
Allow the bites to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bites are best served warm and are perfect for gatherings. They can be made gluten-free and dairy-free with suitable substitutes.

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