Description
Deliciously crispy lobster cakes made with fresh lobster meat, seasoned with scallions, garlic, and herbs, then lightly fried to golden perfection. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or a satisfying main course served with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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Lobster Cakes
- 3 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 scallions (trimmed and finely chopped)
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound fresh lobster meat (cut into ½-inch dice)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- Dash of hot sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ¼ cups panko bread crumbs
For Serving
- 6 lemon wedges
- Tartar sauce, Russian dressing, or lemon aioli (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatics: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add scallions and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Mix lobster and seasonings: Add lobster meat and parsley to the skillet, stir gently to combine, then remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl. Stir in Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, beaten egg, hot sauce, salt, and pepper thoroughly. Add ¾ cup of panko bread crumbs and mix well. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours to allow panko to absorb moisture.
- Form cakes and coat: Shape the chilled mixture into 6 equal-sized cakes. Coat each cake with the remaining ½ cup panko bread crumbs to create a crispy exterior.
- Cook the cakes: Heat the remaining 2 ½ tablespoons of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry the lobster cakes for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Plate the lobster cakes with lemon wedges and your choice of tartar sauce, Russian dressing, or lemon aioli for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure lobster meat is fresh and cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Chilling the mixture helps the cakes hold together better during frying.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a light and crispy crust.
- Adjust hot sauce to taste depending on your preferred heat level.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster cake (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: lobster cakes, seafood cakes, pan-fried lobster patties, lobster appetizer, crispy lobster cakes
