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Close-up of golden-brown crab cakes on a greased baking sheet on the white marble cooktop, fresh out of the oven at 400°F, with small pats of melted butter glistening on top.

Crab Cakes in Oven Recipe

These crispy, golden-brown crab cakes get their crunch from a cornflake coating and their bold flavor from Dijon mustard and Old Bay seasoning. Perfect for a light yet satisfying appetizer or meal!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups finely crushed corn flakes
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon spicy Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 lb fresh crabmeat
  • 2 tablespoons soft butter

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Shallow baking pan
  • Baking sheet
  • Plastic wrap
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Prepare coating: Spread crushed cornflakes in a shallow pan.
    Close-up of a shallow pan on the white marble cooktop, filled with finely crushed cornflakes, evenly spread and ready for coating the crab cakes.
  2. Mix ingredients: Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, Old Bay, cayenne, and egg yolk, then fold in crab meat. Season with salt and pepper.
    Close-up of a glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop, containing mayonnaise, spicy Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, and egg yolk being whisked together to form a smooth mixture.
  3. Shape the cakes: Divide mixture into 10 portions and shape into slightly flattened cakes.
    Close-up of ten evenly shaped, slightly flattened crab cakes resting on a parchment-lined tray over the white marble cooktop, ready for coating.
  4. Coat with cornflakes: Press each cake into crushed cornflakes until fully covered.
    Close-up of a hand pressing a crab cake into the shallow pan of crushed cornflakes on the white marble cooktop, ensuring an even, crispy coating.
  5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours to firm up.
  6. Preheat oven: Set to 400°F (200°C).
  7. Bake: Place crab cakes on a greased baking sheet, top each with butter, and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
    Close-up of golden-brown crab cakes on a greased baking sheet on the white marble cooktop, fresh out of the oven at 400°F, with small pats of melted butter glistening on top.
  8. Serve hot: Enjoy with a dipping sauce or fresh lemon wedges!