Description
Maryland-Style Crab Cakes are a true seafood delight, capturing the essence of the Chesapeake Bay in every bite. These golden-brown patties blend fresh lump crab meat with zesty spices and creamy ingredients, resulting in a dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether served as an appetizer or a main course, their rich flavor and crispy exterior will take you back to sun-soaked days by the water.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice; gently fold together.
- Add green onions and breadcrumbs; stir until just combined.
- Fold in eggs until fully integrated.
- Shape the mixture into 3-inch patties and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake (90g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, substitute breadcrumbs with crushed crackers or incorporate sautéed vegetables for added flavor. Chilling the mixture before cooking helps maintain shape during frying.