Description
These Maryland crab cakes are all about simplicity and respect for the ingredient. Big chunks of sweet crab meat are gently bound with just enough seasoning to enhance, not hide, their natural flavor. This is the kind of recipe that feels timeless—elegant enough for guests, comforting enough for family dinners, and simple enough to make again and again. Each bite delivers tender crab, a light golden crust, and that unmistakable coastal flavor that makes Maryland crab cakes so beloved.
Ingredients
- Jumbo lump crab meat
- Mayonnaise
- Egg
- Dijon mustard
- Old Bay seasoning
- Fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley
- Gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Gently check the crab meat for shell fragments and place it in a large bowl.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, egg, mustard, seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley in a separate bowl.
- Carefully fold the mixture into the crab, adding breadcrumbs just until it holds together.
- Shape into loose patties and chill briefly if needed.
- Pan-sear in butter or oil over medium heat until golden on both sides.
- Rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Handle the mixture gently and avoid adding extra fillers. Less is more when it comes to crab cakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 145mg