How to Make How to Make Maryland Crab Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few dishes that embody the taste of Maryland quite like the iconic crab cake. Packed full of fresh, succulent crab meat and bursting with flavor, these delicious cakes are a staple of any seafood lover's diet. Whether you're a Maryland native or simply craving a taste of the East Coast, learning how to make Maryland crab cakes at home is a must.

While the ingredients are relatively simple, the key to a perfect crab cake lies in the technique. From delicately seasoning the cr...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 pound crabmeat, shredded
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon ground dry mustard
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven's broiler. Lightly grease a broiler pan or baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Mix crabmeat, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
  • Mix egg, mayonnaise, mustard, and hot sauce together in a small bowl; stir into crab mixture until well combined.
  • Form into patties and place on the prepared broiler pan or baking sheet.
  • Broil crab cakes under the preheated broiler until golden brown on both sides, about 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    211 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 185mg
    • Sodium: 373mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 107mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 315mg