Maryland crab cakes are a regional seafood specialty of the Chesapeake Bay and a local delicacy in Baltimore, Maryland. The ideal crab cake is a delicate balance of large lump crab meat, fresh herbs, and seasonings, lightly bound and gently browned. This article will explore some of the best recipes for cooking Maryland crab cakes II, providing a detailed guide to creating perfect crab cakes every time. Discover the secrets to succulent, flavorful crab cakes that are sure to impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
REAL MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
If the Maryland Flag weren't so cool, we'd probably fly a picture of a crab cake over the statehouse. Once you've had your first real one made with handpicked Maryland jumbo lump crab, you'll know why.
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and crab seasoning and mix well.
- Pour mixture over crabmeat and fold in taking care not to break up the lumps.
- Form into six cakes and pat until just firm, then deep fry in 350°F corn oil 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts :
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES II
Maryland is famous for its crab cakes! After you've tried this recipe, you'll know why.
Provided by Bea Gassman
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven broiler.
- Mix together crabmeat, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Beat together egg, mayonnaise, hot sauce and mustard. Combine with other ingredients and mix well. Form into patties and place on a lightly greased broiler pan or baking sheet.
- Broil for 10 to 15 minutes, until lightly brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 184.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 372.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine all ingredients excluding crabmeat and mix thoroughly. Add crabmeat and toss gently to prevent the lumps from breaking up. Portion to 4-ounce servings and bake for 11 minutes.
MARYLAND LADY CRAB CAKES
"According to "Ye Marland Chronicle" written for the Baltimore Sunday Sun in 1933, the Maryland crab was the main reason for Captain John Smith's visit to Chesapeake Bay in 1607. Crab bakes were first eaten by Lord Baltimore in 1634. The Imperial Crab was created in honor of Queen Herietta Marie." - Seafood Marketing Authority, Division of Marketing Development, Department of Economic and Community Development 2525 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Provided by Engelis
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 6 cakes, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove all cartilege from crabmeat.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise and seasonings.
- Add crabmeat and mix gently but thoroughly.
- Shape into 6 cakes.
- Fry in oil (350 F), until browned, or pan fry in a little butter or oil until browned on both sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.9, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 69.7, Sodium 1267.8, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2, Protein 17.9
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
If you have ever been to the Maryland area or once lived there you would know how AWESOME the seafood is! This recipe will not disappoint you! It was handed down to me from my Mommom, who has lived in Delaware ( Maryland's Neighbor) her entire life. Please try it and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have over the years!
Provided by Leslie O
Categories Crab
Time 20m
Yield 6-9 cakes, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix together eggs, mayo, OLD BAY, pepper, worcestershire sauce, and mustard, until creamy.
- Add bread crumbs, mixing evenly.
- Add in the crab meat, being sure to mix evenly.
- Shape into cakes.
- Makes 6 large or 9 medium crabcakes.
- Saute in pan with a little oil for about 5 minutes on each side.
- You can also broil them until brown. This may require you to flip them, depending on your pan.
- Serve with tartar sauce and lemon.
- Tip: Try a crabcake sandwich. I use a Martin's Brand potato roll topped with tartar sauce and crisp lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.6, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 238.8, Sodium 861.1, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 40.5
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES I
Growing up near the Chesapeake Bay you learn that crabs are as valuable as gold. My mom made crab cakes every Friday in the summer months, but I like my recipe just a tad better. Don't tell mom.
Provided by John L.
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pick the crab meat to remove any remaining pieces of shell.
- Pick bread into small pieces and place in medium-size bowl with crabmeat. Add egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Bay seasoning ™. Mix ingredients by hand to avoid overworking the crabmeat, you want to keep the lumps of meat as much as possible. Form into patties; this should make 6 good-size cakes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet, then fry cakes for about 4 minutes each side or until brown crust forms on both sides of the crab cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 113.7 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 896 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
A true Maryland crab cake contains as few fillers as possible, within only the freshest crabmeat in the mix.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, gently mix together cracker crumbs, crabmeat, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. The mixture will be wet. Form about 1/4 of the crab mixture for each cake.
- Heat peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Gently slide the cakes off a spatula into the oil. Saute until the crab cakes are golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet, and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with tartar sauce.
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
"We have wonderful seafood here on the East Coast," relates Mrs. Eric Brown of Edison, New Jersey. "When my daughter comes home from college, she always requests these tasty crab cakes."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in butter until tender. In a bowl, combine the egg substitute and mayonnaise. Add the vegetables, bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, mustard and Worcestershire sauce; mix well. Fold in crab. Shape into four cakes., In a skillet, cook crab cakes in oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with tartar sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
MARYLAND CRABCAKES
Smart enough for a dinner party
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To make the crabcakes: mix together the mayonnaise, egg, Old Bay seasoning, if using, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and parsley. Fold crabmeat into the mix, then add the breadcrumbs. Chill for 20 mins before shaping into 6 equal-sized cakes.
- Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Heat a large ovenproof frying pan, add the olive oil and brown the crabcakes on each side. Then transfer to the oven for 10 mins or until cooked through.
- To make the butter sauce: boil the white wine, shallots, thyme and bay leaf until reduced to about 3 tbsp. Add the cream and bring back to the boil. Remove from the heat and slowly add the butter, whisking all the time. Finish the sauce with fresh lemon juice and season to taste.
- To serve, put the crabcakes onto plates, add a little pot of sauce and serve with dressed green salad leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 693 calories, Fat 63 grams fat, SaturatedFat 31 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 2.18 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, frozen crab meat is a good substitute.
- Choose the right type of crab meat. There are two main types of crab meat: backfin and claw meat. Backfin meat is the most prized cut of crab meat and it is more expensive than claw meat. Claw meat is still very good, but it has a slightly different texture than backfin meat.
- Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing the crab cakes will make them tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Gently fold in the crab meat. Be careful not to break up the crab meat when you are folding it into the other ingredients.
- Use a light hand when shaping the crab cakes. Don't pack the crab cakes too tightly or they will be dense and heavy.
- Cook the crab cakes over medium heat. Cooking the crab cakes over high heat will make them brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked.
- Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular dipping sauces for crab cakes include tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and remoulade.
Conclusion:
Maryland crab cakes are a delicious and iconic dish. By following these tips, you can make perfect crab cakes at home. Whether you are serving them as an appetizer, main course, or sandwich, Maryland crab cakes are sure to be a hit.
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