Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe 🦀🍰
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4-6 crab cakes
Description
Enjoy one of the Old Line State’s most famous specialties without leaving home. These Maryland Crab Cakes are packed with fresh lump crabmeat and seasoned to perfection. Cooking time is approximate and may vary depending on the size and thickness of your crab cakes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons brown mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients required for making these delicious crab cakes.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh lump crabmeat, egg, baking powder, brown mustard, mayonnaise, and salt.
- Form Patties: Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Then, divide the mixture into 4-6 portions and shape them into hamburger-shaped patties.
- Broil or Grill: Preheat your oven to broil setting. Place the crab cake patties on a broiler pan or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Broil in the oven, turning once, until golden brown on both sides. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes per side, but keep an eye on them as cooking times may vary.
- Serve: Once the crab cakes are golden brown and cooked through, remove them from the oven. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve hot with tartar sauce or seafood sauce on the side.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 170.4
- Fat: 3.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 134.9mg
- Sodium: 539.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 10.1g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 0.9g
- Protein: 23.8g
Keywords
Grains, Kid Friendly, Broil/Grill, < 30 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy
These Maryland Crab Cakes are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve them as an appetizer, main course, or even as part of a seafood feast. With their crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior, they’re sure to be a hit with crab lovers of all ages!
