Description
Succulent Maryland Crab Cakes blend sweet lump crabmeat with zesty seasonings, creating a coastal classic that sings of Chesapeake Bay traditions. Crisp golden edges and tender centers promise a seafood experience that will transport diners straight to the Atlantic shoreline.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 g (17.6 oz) fresh crab meat (cooked)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil for frying
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate crab meat with breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, delicately incorporating ingredients without overmixing.
- Craft uniform patties approximately 2-3 inches in diameter, positioning them carefully on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the assembled crab cakes for 30 minutes, allowing them to solidify and prevent disintegration during cooking.
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat, adding sufficient oil to create a light sizzling surface around 350°F.
- Gently introduce crab cakes into the heated skillet, avoiding overcrowding and maintaining adequate spacing between each patty.
- Pan-fry each side for 4-5 minutes, achieving a rich golden-brown exterior and ensuring internal temperature reaches 145°F for food safety.
- Transfer crispy crab cakes onto absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess oil, promoting a lighter texture.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with fresh parsley sprigs and accompanying with lemon wedges or preferred complementary sauce for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality lump crab meat for the best flavor and texture, avoiding canned or imitation crab.
- Gently mix ingredients to prevent breaking up the delicate crab meat, which keeps the cakes tender and chunky.
- Chilling the crab cakes helps them hold together during cooking, reducing the chance of falling apart in the pan.
- Swap breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg