Best 3 Crab Cakes Maryland Style Recipes

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Are you craving the flavors of the Chesapeake Bay? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to the best crab cakes Maryland style. With its unique blend of fresh crab meat, savory seasonings, and a golden-brown crust, a Maryland-style crab cake is a culinary delight that seafood lovers cannot resist. In this article, we will take you on a journey through the history and evolution of this iconic dish, introducing you to the finest crab cake recipes and highlighting the essential ingredients that make a Maryland-style crab cake truly special. So, get ready to indulge in a taste of the Eastern Shore and discover the secrets behind creating the perfect crab cake.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

MARYLAND-STYLE CRAB CAKES WITH HORSEY REMOULADE



Maryland-Style Crab Cakes with Horsey Remoulade image

Mouth-watering Maryland-style crab cakes with remoulade my friends like better than any they've tasted... and I have some well-travelled friends! It's a recipe I perfected over several years, researching and sampling other recipes and finding them lacking.

Provided by Jen Stimmel Opperman

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for pieces of shell
½ cup mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's®)
3 stalks green onion, minced
1 large egg
1 medium lemon, juiced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 ½ tablespoons panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅔ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
3 tablespoons horseradish sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 cup panko bread crumbs, or as needed
¼ cup grapeseed oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Mix crabmeat, mayonnaise, green onion, egg, lemon juice, 1/2 of the jalapeno, panko, seafood seasoning, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire, ginger, and mustard together for crab cakes in a large bowl. Mix creamy salad dressing, horseradish, and ketchup for remoulade with remaining jalapeno in another bowl. Cover and refrigerate both for 1 hour.
  • Remove crab mixture from the refrigerator and portion into 2- to 3-ounce cakes. Roll in panko, coating generously.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Place crab cakes in the hot oil and fry until they are a crispy golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Serve immediately with remoulade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 117.2 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 2041.1 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

RED LOBSTER'S MARYLAND STYLE CRAB CAKES



Red Lobster's Maryland Style Crab Cakes image

Straight from the Red Lobster site (not a clone or copy cat)... Dense yet flaky, firm yet delicate, Maryland crab cakes are a seaside staple. Serve them a' la carte, in a sandwich or beside a salad.

Provided by halloweencat01

Categories     Crab

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon onion, minced
1 tablespoon celery, diced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 whole egg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 lb lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons oil, for sauting

Steps:

  • 1.In a large stainless-steel bowl, combine all ingredients except crab meat and bread crumbs.
  • 2.Using gloved hands, gently mix in crab meat, then add bread crumbs.
  • 3.Spread a thin layer of plain bread crumbs on your work surface.
  • 4.Form crab mixture into equal balls, approximately two inches in diameter. Place on crumbs.
  • 5.Gently flatten the ball of crab mixture and round the edges. Form cakes about one-half inch thick and three inches round. Refrigerate.
  • 6.In a sauté pan, melt 2 tablespoons of oil until hot. Gently slide in crab cakes 2 at a time.
  • 7.Brown on one side approximately two-to-three minutes. Turn and brown on the other side. Turn down heat to simmer and cook crab cakes another 5-8 minutes.
  • Chef's Tip:.
  • While you may be tempted to increase the amount of bread crumbs used, you'll receive the best sauté results with the thin layer as described above.

CRAB CAKES (MARYLAND STYLE)



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There are numerous recipes for Maryland Crab Cakes. I lived in Baltimore for many years and this is the best recipe for Crab Cakes that I had ever tasted.

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 patties

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb backfin crab meat (artificial if desired)
2 cups cracker meal or 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 dash milk or 1 dash half-and-half
1 dash white port or 1 dash cream sherry
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
3 slices white bread (finely torn)
3 drops Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Pick through crabmeat to remove shell fragments.
  • Place crabmeat into large mixing bowl.
  • Add eggs, butter, flour, milk or half-and-half, Port Wine or Cream Sherry, salt, pepper, garlic powder, mayonnaise, baking powder, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning& parsley flakes.
  • Tear the 3 slices of white bread into small pieces& add into the rest of the ingredients.
  • Mix well with large spoon.
  • Place cracker meal onto a large plate.
  • Form the mixture between the palms of your hands into the size of tennis balls, gently squeezing out excess juice, then somewhat or lightly flattening& forming the balls into the cakes about 1" to 1 1/2" thick.
  • Dip& coat both sides of the cakes in the cracker meal or breadcrumbs& set them aside on another plate.
  • Place vegetable cooking oil into a large skillet, just enough to cover the entire bottom.
  • When the oil is hot, place on medium heat.
  • Place the crab cakes into the skillet, being careful not to allow them to break apart.
  • With 2 spatulas, gently turn the cakes over to do the other side, until both sides are a light golden brown.
  • If you need to add a little more vegetable oil to prevent the cakes from burning, do so.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh crab meat, you can use frozen crab meat, but make sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing will make them tough.
  • Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined.
  • Use a large spoon or ice cream scoop to form the crab cakes. This will help to keep them from falling apart.
  • Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or rémoulade.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them classic or with a twist, there's a crab cake recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish to enjoy, give crab cakes a try!

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