Baltimore crab cakes are a must-have delicacy for seafood lovers visiting Camden Yards. Often referred to as crab cakes, these delectable patties are made with fresh crab meat, a blend of seasonings, and breadcrumbs, then pan-fried until golden brown. With so many options to choose from, finding the best crab cake recipe can be overwhelming. This article will guide you through the essential steps to create mouthwatering Camden Yards crab cakes that are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
BALTIMORE CRAB CAKES
Crab cakes are so popular in Baltimore, they're even sold at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Use lettuce instead of a bun, and serve with a squeeze of lemon.
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Shellfish Appetizer Fourth of July Picnic Quick & Easy Father's Day Backyard BBQ Lunch Mayonnaise Seafood Crab Summer Family Reunion Pan-Fry Party Potluck Lemon Juice Breadcrumbs Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add crab; fold to blend. Stir in 3/4 cup panko, chives, salt, and pepper. Divide into 6 equal portions. Form each into 1"-thick patties. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes. Line a platter with lettuce leaves.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place remaining 1/2 cup panko on a plate. Coat cakes with panko. Fry until golden brown and crisp, 3-4 minutes per side. Arrange atop lettuce; serve with lemon wedges.
CRABCAKES
Steps:
- In a bowl combine the mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, scallion, 1 teaspoon salt and egg. Add to crab and fold in enough breadcrumbs so crab cakes just hold together; season with Tabasco sauce. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes so that it is easier to handle. Shape mixture into 8 small cakes. Heat oil and butter in a nonstick skillet. Dip cakes in flour on both sides and shake off excess. Cook gently, on low heat for about 5 minutes a side or until cooked through. Drain and serve over cole slaw.
MISS SHIRLEY'S EASTERN SHORE CRAB CAKES
Coastal Cooking with John Shields, 2004. This is a nice working recipe for crab cake not as fancy as the previous one but it has all the instructions and serves the same amount of people. If you wish the other feel free to google because others have placed it on the net.
Provided by drhousespcatcher
Categories Crab
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium-size bowl combine the first 7 ingredients.
- Now gently fold in the breadcrumbs and the egg mixture being careful not to break lumps thenshape into 12 slightly flattened balls, chilling them for at least an hour.
- Fry by pouring oil into the skillet to a depth of about 1 1/2 inches. Heat the oil to 370° and fry the crab cakes, a couple at a time, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spatula to paper towels to drain.
- To broil:.
- Place crab cakes under a preheated broiler, turning to cook evenly, until nicely browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Serve with soda crackers and tartar sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.3, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 186.6, Sodium 761.5, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 37.2
CORNBREAD CRAB CAKES BY LAWRENCE PAGE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: prepared cornbread, red pepper, green onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, garlic, large eggs, old bay seasoning, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh lump crab meat, vegetable oil
Provided by Scott Loitsch
Categories Appetizers
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Over a large bowl, crumble the cornbread into fine crumbs until you have about 2 cups (200 g) worth.
- Add the red pepper, green onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, cilantro, garlic, beaten eggs, Old Bay seasoning, olive oil, salt, pepper, and crab meat to the bowl.
- Break up the crab meat into fine pieces until it is all uniform in size.
- Mix all the ingredients together with your hands or a wooden spoon until evenly combined.
- Form the mixture into small patties, about 2.5 inches (6 cm) in diameter and ¾-inch (2 cm) thick and set aside.
- Add enough vegetable oil to a large skillet to come about ¼-inch (6 mm) up the sides. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350˚F (180˚C).
- Fry the crab cakes in batches, about 3-4 at a time. Cook on each side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain.
- Serve with your choice of dipping sauce, or they're great just on their own!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 10 grams
CHEF JOHN'S CRAB CAKES
These are what crab cakes are supposed to be like. They are basically a fried lump of crabmeat, held together with a minimum of filler. Delicious!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 1h23m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix saltine crackers, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
- Stir in crabmeat until mixture is combined but still chunky. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs on a plate.
- Shape chilled crab mixture into 4 small thick patties; coat completely with bread crumbs.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-heat; cook crab cakes until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 150.6 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 727.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
CLYDE'S CRAB CAKES COURTESY OF THE TOMBS
On the edge of the Georgetown University campus, The Tombs is a daytime and evening favorite with University students, faculty and neighbors. A Washington D.C. institution, The Tombs features colorful decor highlighted by vintage crew and sporting prints, colorful sweeps, high-backed booths, and leaded glass. This is one of The Tombs most requested recipes.
Provided by Crab Cake Guy
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pick the crab meat over to remove excess shells and cartilage.
- Combine the mayo, Old Bay, parsley, mustard and water until smooth.
- Add the mayo mixture to the crab meat and mix, being careful not to break up the lumps of crab meat.
- With your hands, break up the saltines into crumbs and mix into the crab mixture.
- Form into four patties and pan-fry, or broil the cakes until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.7, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 187.5, Sodium 1093.9, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 42.3
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality crab meat for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the crab cake mixture, as this will make the cakes tough.
- Gently fold the crab meat into the mixture, taking care not to break it up.
- Chill the crab cakes for at least 30 minutes before cooking, or up to overnight.
- Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, remoulade, or cocktail sauce.
Conclusion:
Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or sandwich. With a few simple tips, you can make crab cakes at home that are just as good as, if not better than, the ones you get at a restaurant. So next time you're craving crab cakes, give one of these recipes a try.
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