Description
Discover the ultimate Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe that brings the essence of coastal dining straight to your kitchen. These easy-to-make crab cakes feature fresh lump crab meat, perfectly seasoned for a deliciously light and flavorful dish. Ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a casual lunch, these crab cakes are bound to impress your guests. Serve them warm with zesty lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauces for an authentic taste of Maryland.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
- ⅔ cup saltine cracker crumbs
- Optional: melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, parsley, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat and saltine cracker crumbs without overmixing.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to help it hold shape.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and grease a baking sheet.
- Scoop portions of the mixture onto the prepared sheet; do not flatten.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until lightly browned.
- Serve warm with lemon juice and dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake (90g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg