Description
Authentic Baltimore-style crab cakes made with fresh crab meat, seasoned with Old Bay, and lightly fried to a perfect golden crisp. These Maryland crab cakes are a seafood lover’s dream, packed with rich, bold flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
1 pound fresh crab meat
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup butter, for frying
Lemon wedges, for serving
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, bread crumbs, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Shape the mixture into 8-10 crab cakes, pressing gently to hold them together.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and hot.
- Place the crab cakes in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the crab cakes from the skillet and let them drain on paper towels.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For best results, use fresh crab meat for a delicate texture. Avoid over-packing the crab cakes to keep them light.
To bake instead of fry, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), place crab cakes on a greased baking sheet, brush with butter, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Seafood, Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American, Maryland
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 servings