Description
Maryland-Style Crab Cakes are an irresistible seafood delight, featuring tender lump crab meat combined with zesty seasonings and encased in a crispy golden crust. These flavorful cakes are quick to prepare, making them perfect for any occasion—from casual family dinners to elegant gatherings. With each bite, you’ll savor the ocean-fresh sweetness of crab, complemented by the perfect blend of herbs and spices. Serve them alongside tangy tartar sauce for a truly unforgettable dish that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup tartar sauce
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure the crab meat is cold.
- In a bowl, gently combine lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, green onions, egg, and panko breadcrumbs until just mixed.
- Form the mixture into patties about 3 inches wide and 1 inch thick.
- Chill the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with tartar sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg