Description
A delightful snack that blends the savory flavor of crab with a satisfying crunch, perfect for parties or quick snacks.
Ingredients
- Canned Crab Meat
- Panko Bread Crumbs
- Cream Cheese
- Green Onions
- Garlic Powder
- Lemon Juice
- Old Bay Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned crab meat, softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, and lemon juice. Mix gently with a fork.
- Sprinkle the panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, and Old Bay seasoning over the mixture and fold until evenly distributed.
- Shape tablespoon-sized amounts of the mixture into small patties.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the crab bites on the sheet, spacing them an inch apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy, broiling for an additional minute if desired.
- Let cool for a few minutes and serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
For a healthier option, use low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt. To make it dairy-free, substitute with a dairy-free cream cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: crab, snack, appetizers, healthy snacks, seafood
