12 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat, drained and picked over ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Lemon wedges for serving Directions Step 1 …
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Fried crab cakes are tasty, but broiling truly allows the flavors and textures to shine through. Broil on the lower setting, and do not flip them. The meat is already cooked; you are simply cooking the egg and solidifying the filling. These crab cakes are delicate because of that beautiful lump meat.
If jumbo lump crab meat is a little out of your budget, you could also use lump crab meat or backfin as long as it’s fresh! These carb cakes are so versatile, they can be served with a variety of side dishes.
If you can’t find it at your local grocery store, you can always buy it online somewhere like Amazon. For my money, the best crab cake recipe is broiled crab cakes, hands down. We always broil our crab cakes. Fried crab cakes are tasty, but broiling truly allows the flavors and textures to shine through.