Maryland Style Crab Cake Recipe
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
283 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Maryland Style Crab Cake Recipe
Description
The Maryland Style Crab Cake Recipe uses 2 pounds of jumbo lump blue crab meat carefully handled to keep the large lumps intact. The crab mixture incorporates mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, and fresh lemon juice, combined with panko breadcrumbs and a beaten egg to bind without overpowering the delicate crab flavor. After forming into cakes, they are broiled close to the heat source until lightly browned, creating a subtle crust that contrasts the tender interior. This method enhances the natural sweetness and freshness of the crab.
The broiled crab cakes feature a lightly crispy exterior with a moist, flaky center filled with crab chunks. The seasoning with Old Bay and mustard provides a balanced spiced flavor that complements rather than masks the seafood taste. The gentle tossing and shaping help maintain the texture, and the panko adds just enough coating for texture without overwhelming.
These crab cakes can be presented as an appetizer or main course, paired with classic seafood sauces and a sprinkle of parsley for color. They suit informal gatherings or a simple home-cooked meal where fresh crab flavor is desired.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds crab meat jumbo lump, blue
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning , plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg lightly beaten, large
Instructions
- Dab the 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 mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, Old Bay and lemon juice.
- Add the crab meat, panko and lightly beaten 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.
- 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.
- 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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Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1499mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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