Description
Maryland Crab Cakes are a delicious seafood delight that brings the taste of the coast right to your kitchen. Made with fresh lump crab meat and minimal filler, these cakes are light yet packed with flavor. Perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to festive gatherings—these crab cakes can be customized to suit your spice preference. With straightforward preparation steps, even novice cooks can impress their guests. Serve them warm with a squeeze of lemon or alongside tangy sauces for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
- ⅔ cup saltine cracker crumbs
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, parsley, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and salt.
- Gently fold in the crab meat and saltine cracker crumbs using a silicone spatula.
- Chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Form the mixture into six mounds and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake (110g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg