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

When it comes to classic American seafood dishes, few can compare to the iconic Maryland crab cake. This delectable dish is a beloved staple of Maryland cuisine and has gained popularity across the country for its delicious flavor and hearty texture.

Originating from the Chesapeake Bay region, Maryland crab cakes are made from the sweet and succulent meat of the blue crab, a native species to the area. The key to a great crab cake lies in using fresh, high-quality crab meat, and the right...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound crabmeat
  • 2 slices white bread, crusts trimmed
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 crab cakes

  • Place crab meat in a large bowl and remove any remaining shell pieces.
  • Break bread into small pieces and add to crab meat. Add beaten egg, Old Bay seasoning, mayonnaise, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to the bowl. Mix by hand to avoid overworking crab meat; you want to keep the lumps of meat as much as possible. Form into 6 patties.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry patties in hot butter until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    166 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 114mg
    • Sodium: 896mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 326mg