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Cajun Crab Cakes (No Breadcrumbs)

Name: Cajun Crab Cakes (No Breadcrumbs)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Crab Cakes:; 2 tablespoons salted butter; ½ onion, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; ½ large red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 bunch green onions (green portion only), chopped; ½ large carrot, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon parsley flakes; 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's); 2 teaspoons dried basil; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried dill weed; ½ teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked free of shell; 9 buttery crackers (such as Keebler Club® crackers), crushed; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; For the Spicy Cajun Dipping Sauce:; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha); 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's); 2 teaspoons parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon paprika

Prep 40m

Cook 20m

Total 1h

This Cajun Crab Cakes recipe features lump crabmeat combined with a flavorful mix of vegetables, herbs, and spices, all bound together without breadcrumbs to form deliciously tender crab cakes. The cakes are pan-fried until golden brown and served with a zesty, spicy Cajun dipping sauce for the perfect flavor pairing.