Description
Maryland Crab Cakes are a beloved classic that encapsulates the essence of coastal cuisine. This easy recipe highlights fresh lump crab meat with minimal filler, resulting in a light and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a fancy dinner or enjoying a laid-back family meal, these baked crab cakes are sure to impress with their crispy edges and delightful taste. Serve them with fresh lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauces for an elevated seafood experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 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 combined.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat and saltine cracker crumbs with a silicone spatula.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and prepare a greased baking sheet.
- Scoop portions of the mixture onto the sheet, forming mounds without flattening them.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until lightly browned on top.
- Serve warm with lemon juice drizzled over and your choice of dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (63g)
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 416mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 88mg