Maryland Style Crab Cakes

Enjoy Maryland Style Crab Cakes with their crispy exterior and tender crab meat, perfectly seasoned with Old Bay.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 8

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 8

Servings: 4 cakes

Course: Snacks & Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Crab Cakes

1 lb fresh lump crab meat essential for achieving authentic Maryland flavor
½ cup mayonnaise adds creaminess and helps bind the ingredients together
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard provides a tangy kick
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning the secret ingredient for warmth and spice
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs gives the cakes structure

For Cooking

Oil (for frying) use a neutral oil like canola or vegetable

For Serving

1 cup tartar sauce classic accompaniment for enhancing flavor

Equipment

Skillet
Large bowl
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper

Method

How to Make Maryland Style Crab Cakes

Gently go through the fresh lump crab meat and remove any shells.
In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and Old Bay seasoning. Stir until fully blended.
Sprinkle fresh breadcrumbs into the mixture and stir lightly.
Carefully fold the picked crab meat into the mixture.
Shape the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Refrigerate the formed cakes for at least 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each cake for about 4 minutes per side.
Plate the crab cakes and serve them with tartar sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.

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