Spiced Crab Cakes with Mango-Lime Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

Crispy crab cakes flavored with fresh herbs and served with a sweet-tart mango salsa that balances the spice. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers Crab meat, Panko breadcrumbs, Mayonnaise into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz Crab meat
• 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 Lime
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup, finely diced Red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp, thinly sliced Green onions
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 cup, diced Mango
• 1/4 cup, finely diced Red onion
• 1/2, juiced Lime

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 8 oz crab meat, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 lime juice, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper, 2 tbsp sliced green onions, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Step 2: Form mixture into 4 equal patties and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add crab cakes, and cook for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
4. Step 4: While crab cakes cook, combine 1/2 cup diced mango, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/2 lime juice, and 1 tbsp chopped cilantro for the salsa.
5. Step 5: Serve crab cakes immediately with mango-lime salsa on the side.