Description
Indulge in the taste of the Chesapeake Bay with this Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe. These delightful seafood cakes are made with fresh lump crab meat and minimal filler, ensuring a light and flavorful bite every time. Perfect for any occasion—be it a dinner party or a casual family meal—these crab cakes boast golden edges and a tender interior that captures the essence of Maryland cuisine. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces or on a salad for a gourmet experience right at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
- ⅔ cup saltine cracker crumbs
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, parsley, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
- Gently fold in the crab meat and saltine cracker crumbs using a silicone spatula to maintain the chunkiness of the crab.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to help it hold its shape during baking.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and grease a baking sheet.
- Portion out the mixture into six mounds on the prepared sheet without flattening them.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Maryland
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake (113g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 75mg