Description
Maryland Crab Cakes are a culinary delight that brings the flavors of the Chesapeake Bay right to your table. These golden-brown cakes are crisp on the outside and filled with tender lump crab meat, perfectly seasoned for a burst of coastal flavor in every bite. Ideal for family gatherings or romantic dinners, they offer a taste of nostalgia wrapped in deliciousness. Serve them hot with a zesty remoulade or fresh lemon, and watch them steal the spotlight at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (fresh or panko)
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop green onions.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and egg until combined.
- Gently fold in crab meat and breadcrumbs, being careful not to break up the lumps.
- Form mixture into patties about 3 inches wide and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill patties in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to maintain shape during cooking.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook each cake for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg