Maryland Crab Cake Recipe
Servings: 6 large cakes
Calories: 283kcal
These Maryland crab cakes are made with jumbo lump crab meat, Old Bay, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and very little filler for an authentic homemade crab cake recipe that lets the crab shine.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds jumbo lump BLUE crab meat
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning , plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
Instructions
- Dab the 2 pounds jumbo lump BLUE crab meat with paper towels to get out excess moisture. Try not to break apart any of the large crab meat lumps.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
- Add the crab meat, 1 cup Panko bread crumbs and lightly beaten 1 large egg. Toss lightly using your fingers until just moist, again, trying to not break apart any crab meat lumps. If it isn't sticking, add more panko slowly until it binds. Carefully form 8 jumbo crab cakes or 16 crab balls.
- Chill the formed cakes for 20-30 minutes before cooking.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease. Place the crab cakes on baking sheet.
- Preheat the broiler to high heat. Place 4-5 inches from heating element. Broil until lightly brown on top, approximately 7-8 minutes. Instructions for frying and baking are below in the notes.
- Remove, transfer to serving plates using a spatula and then garnish with minced parsley (optional) and a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning. Serve with your choice of dipping sauces.
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Notes
To Fry: Heat a thin layer of neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat. Gently add the crab cakes and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through. Flip carefully with a spatula so they don’t fall apart.
To Bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the crab cakes on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until heated through and lightly golden. For more color, give them a quick broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1499mg | Potassium: 365mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 2.3mg
