Description
Maryland-Style Crab Cakes are a quintessential seafood dish that brings the taste of the Chesapeake Bay to your table. These golden-brown delights combine fresh lump crab meat and a medley of spices, resulting in a perfect blend of crispy exterior and tender interior. Ideal for casual gatherings or elegant dinners, serve them hot with homemade tartar sauce for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- Olive oil for frying
- Tartar sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, mix fresh crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, and beaten egg until well combined.
- Gradually fold in breadcrumbs to achieve a cohesive mixture that holds together without being overly dry.
- Form patties about half an inch thick and place on a lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each patty for about three minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the crab cakes to the oven for an additional ten minutes to ensure they are heated through.
- Serve hot with tartar sauce or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor. - Substitute regular breadcrumbs with panko or crushed crackers for added crunch. - Use a ring mold when forming patties for uniformity.