Description
Indulge in the taste of coastal cuisine with these delightful Maryland Crab Cakes. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, each cake bursts with fresh crab flavor and savory spices. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner, this recipe is simple yet gourmet, promising to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, gently mix together the crab meat, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, egg, and parsley until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into uniform patties about ½ inch thick.
- Chill the formed cakes on a parchment-lined tray in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm them up.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook each crab cake for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the cakes to the preheated oven for an additional 10 minutes to ensure they are heated through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg