Appetizer for 15
Crab Cakes with eggs
These crab cakes mix seasoned crab with vegetables and breadcrumbs, then cook in a skillet until golden and firm.
Typical price
$4.42for 4 servings
$1.10 per serving$4.42 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 15servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetAppetizersSnacks
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Crab$12.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $12.99Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.56 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilMustard, mayo, ketchupAsian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp old bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cups parsley
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F, chop the pepper and onion, and cook them in olive oil and butter in a skillet for 8 minutes.
- Mix the eggs, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, garlic salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Stir in the cooked vegetables, crab, breadcrumbs, and parsley, then chill the mixture for 20 minutes.
- Shape the mixture into small cakes and place them on an oiled baking sheet.
- Bake the crab cakes for 18 minutes, turning them once, until hot and lightly browned.
- Mix the remaining mayonnaise with lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic, then serve it with the crab cakes.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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