Description
Maryland-Style Crab Cakes are a delectable seafood dish that captures the essence of coastal cuisine. These golden-brown patties, featuring sweet lump crab meat and zesty seasonings, make for an irresistible appetizer or main course. Crispy on the outside and bursting with flavor on the inside, they are best served with tangy dipping sauces and fresh lemon wedges. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, these crab cakes bring joy to any table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently mix lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, and breadcrumbs until evenly combined.
- Shape the mixture into cakes about 3 inches wide, being careful not to break up the crab.
- Chill patties in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add crab cakes and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer cooked crab cakes to paper towels to absorb excess oil, then serve immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg