Description
Maryland Crab Cakes are a delicious tribute to the Chesapeake Bay, combining fresh lump crab meat with savory spices for an irresistible seafood treat. Each golden-brown cake delivers a delightful crunch outside and a tender, flavorful center. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner at home, serve these crab cakes with zesty remoulade sauce for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- Mix It Up: In a bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, egg, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Gently fold to keep crab lumps intact.
- Shape Your Cakes: Form mixture into patties about 3 inches wide.
- Chill Out: Place patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook It Right: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each crab cake for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve & Enjoy: Plate with remoulade sauce and garnish with extra parsley or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg