Hey friends! Feeling like a little taste of New Orleans without the fuss? These Spicy Cajun Crab Cakes are the perfect easy, delicious, and senior-friendly recipe! They’re packed with flavor, but gentle on the digestion.

**Yields:** 6 crab cakes

**Prep time:** 15 minutes

**Cook time:** 15 minutes

**Ingredients:**

1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells

* 1/4 cup mayonnaise

* 1/4 cup finely chopped celery

* 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

* 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion

* 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to your spice preference!)

* 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

* 1/4 cup bread crumbs (panko recommended for extra crispness)

* 1 large egg, lightly beaten

* 2 tablespoons olive oil

**Instructions:**

**Gently combine:** In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, celery, red bell pepper, green onion, Cajun seasoning, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix everything together delicately – you don’t want to break up the crab meat too much.

2. **Add binder:** Stir in the bread crumbs and the beaten egg until just combined. Don’t overmix!

3. **Form patties:** Shape the mixture into 6 equal-sized patties.

4. **Cook the cakes:** Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the crab cakes in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through. Be gentle when flipping!

5. **Serve & enjoy:** Serve immediately. These are delicious on their own, or with a side of your favorite vegetables (steamed green beans or a simple salad are perfect!).

**Tip:** For a healthier option, you can bake the crab cakes in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.

Let me know if you try this recipe – I’d love to see your pictures! Enjoy!