Maryland Crab Cakes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
10 crab
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Calories
297 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Maryland Crab Cakes
Description
Maryland Crab Cakes feature jumbo lump crab meat mixed with a crisp blend of saltine cracker crumbs, fresh scallions, red bell pepper, and herbs like parsley and tarragon. The combination includes a lemony mayonnaise mixture incorporating Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay Seasoning, and a touch of hot sauce. After chilling to firm up, the crab mixture is portioned and coated in additional cracker crumbs, then pan-fried to develop a golden crust.
These crab cakes offer a tender interior with subtle citrus and herb notes, balanced by a mildly spicy edge from the seasoning. They cook in olive oil over moderate heat, preventing over-browning while ensuring thorough warming.
Serve them alongside the special sauce crafted from mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle relish, chives, and a hint of Old Bay. The creamy sauce enhances the cakes’ flavors, and together they work well as an entrée or shareable appetizer.
Chilling the crab mixture before cooking helps maintain the shape of the cakes during frying. Using a cookie or ice cream scoop helps create evenly sized portions for consistent cooking.
Ingredients
For the crab cakes
- 1 lb. crab meat jumbo lump
- 30 saltine crackers 20 saltines go into the crab cake mixture, 10 for rolling, divided, pulsed into crumbs
- 2 scallion white parts only, minced
- 2 Tbsp. red bell pepper minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp. parsley fresh, minced
- 1 Tbsp. tarragon fresh, minced
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
- 3-5 dashes hot sauce Tabasco
For the special sauce
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp. sour cream
- 1/4 cup dill pickle relish
- 1 Tbsp. chives fresh, minced
- 3/4 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
Instructions
- Gently combine the crab meat with the saltine crumbs, scallions and minced bell pepper in a medium sized bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, tarragon, Dijon mustard, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay Seasoning and hot sauce.
- Gently fold mayonnaise mixture into crab.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. You can make the special sauce with the crabmeat chills. Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl and place in fridge until read to serve.
- Shape the crabmeat mixture into 3 oz. crab balls. I like to use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to create uniform crab cakes.
- Roll each crab cake in the saltine cracker crumbs. Flatten each ball into a ¾ inch thick disk and place on a baking sheet or parchment paper while you form the rest.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. (Don't let it get too hot). Cook the crab cakes in batches so you don’t overcrowd the pan. Add in the crab cakes and cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden and crusting on both sides. Work gently, you should only turn them once.
- Transfer to plates and serve with the special sauce, lemon wedges and chopped chives.
Notes
- Chilling the crab mixture before cooking helps the crab cakes hold their shape during frying.
- Using a cookie scoop ensures uniform crab cake sizes for even cooking.
- The special sauce can be prepared in advance and chilled until serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10crab
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1crab cake with sauce | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 754mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 249IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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