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Crab Cake Bites with Lemon Chive Dipping Sauce

Indulgent Crab Cake Bites with Zesty Lemon Chive Dip

Delightful Crab Cake Bites with Lemon Chive Dipping Sauce are the perfect appetizers for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Cake Mixture
  • 1 lb Lump Crab Meat Fresh crab meat
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg for vegan option
  • ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning Adjust to taste
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be substituted
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Brightens flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Feel free to substitute with lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Can be omitted for milder flavor
  • ¼ cup Chopped Chives Green onions can be used as alternative
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs For best crunch
  • 2 tablespoon Butter Can substitute with olive oil

Equipment

  • mini muffin pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
  2. Mix the Crab Cake Ingredients: In a bowl, combine lump crab meat, cream cheese, egg, Parmesan, Old Bay seasoning, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and chives.
  3. Create the Crunchy Topping: In a separate bowl, mix remaining Parmesan, panko bread crumbs, and melted butter until combined.
  4. Assemble the Bites: Press a spoonful of the topping into each muffin cup, then add the crab mixture on top.
  5. Bake the Bites: Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden-brown.
  6. Prepare the Dipping Sauce: Mix sour cream, chopped chives, lemon juice, and Old Bay in a small bowl.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the bites cool for a few minutes before serving with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bites can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage. Reheat for best results in an oven.

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