Maryland crab cakes are a classic American dish that originated in the Chesapeake Bay region. They are typically made with fresh crab meat, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices, and are often served with a tartar sauce or remoulade. Crab cakes can be fried, baked, or broiled, and can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or sandwich. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, finding the best recipe for Maryland crab cakes can be a daunting task. With so many variations and techniques to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to help you find the perfect recipe for your next crab cake feast. We'll explore different types of crab meat, binding agents, seasonings, and cooking methods, so you can create the most delicious and authentic Maryland crab cakes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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BAKED MARYLAND LUMP CRAB CAKES
Having lived by the Chesapeake Bay on Kent Island, MD nearly my whole life, I was challenged to develop this authentic Maryland style crab cake about a year ago. Many people claim to have the true Maryland crab cake, but this one uses all lump meat with almost no filler added and tastes incredible! Let me know what you think!
Provided by T. Kent
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Combine bread crumbs, baking powder, parsley, mustard powder, pepper, and seafood seasoning; set aside. Stir together mayonnaise, butter, Worcestershire, and egg product until smooth. Fold in crab meat, then fold in bread crumb mixture until well blended.
- Shape mixture into 12 crab cakes, about 3/4 inch thick, and place onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the crab cakes over, and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until nicely browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 343.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
MARYLAND JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- In a large bowl, combine the egg yolk, salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire, mayonnaise, and parsley. Then, gently fold in crabmeat (be careful not to break up the lumps). Shape into cakes and broil for 5 minutes.
TRUE MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
This Crab Cake recipe is the true Crab Cake with no fillers and no heavy spices, all crab meat. This recipe has been in my family for generations.
Provided by Robert
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Meat and Seafood Seafood
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the pancake mix, mustard, mayonnaise, egg and parsley until well blended. Fold in the crabmeat. Form into 3 inch patties.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. There should be enough oil to reach half way up the sides of the crab cakes. When the oil is hot, carefully place the patties in the pan. Fry until golden brown on each side, about 8 minutes per side. If patties are browning too fast, reduce the heat. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 136.7 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 640.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
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-STYLE CRAB CAKES WITH HORSEY REMOULADE
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
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
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.
RED LOBSTER'S MARYLAND STYLE CRAB CAKES
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
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.
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES III
These crab cakes are rich and moist with lots of meat and very little filling. Typical of finer restaurants!
Provided by Jeff Hemerly
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven on broiler setting. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, mix together crushed saltine crackers, mayonnaise, brown mustard, onion, celery, and Old Bay seasoning. Gently stir in the crabmeat. Shape into 6 patties. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Broil crab cakes 8 to 10 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 820.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
EASY MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
Delicious and easy fried crab cakes with little filler and a ton of crab flavor.
Provided by shelleyannsham
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix crab, crushed crackers, egg, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, seafood seasoning, mustard, lemon zest, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Shape into 6 cakes and place in the refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Pour 1/8 inch vegetable oil into a large iron skillet or frying pan. Heat over medium-high heat.
- Remove cakes from the refrigerator and fry in the hot oil until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 178.8 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1058.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
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 :
TASTY MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
I've lived in Maryland for more than 50 years, so I know firsthand how much folks around here love crab cakes. I experimented with a number recipes and came up with this one. My family really likes it.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 patties.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the first 8 ingredients. Fold in crab. , Place the bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Drop a third of the crab mixture into crumbs; shape into a 3/4-in. thick patty. Carefully turn to coat. Repeat with remaining crab mixture. , In a large skillet, cook patties in butter for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 905mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES WITH BASIL AIOLI
Delicous Crab Cakes served with a garic dipping sauce. Can be made mild or hot and spicy. Can be used as a seafood appetizer or a main course. Recipe courtesy Chef Rita Carmody (formerly of the Red Lion Hotel)
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix crabmeat, onion, crushed crackers, eggs, mayonnaise and seasonings.
- Gently mix everything together and shape into crab cakes.
- Saute cakes in a little oil for about five minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- To prepare aioli, place egg yolks, garlic and basil in a blender.
- Start the blender and slowly add oil.
- When thoroughly mixed and creamy, add salt and lemon juice and if you want it hot and spicy the option red pepper or cayenne.
- Serve the aioli on the side as a dipping sauce.
PALEO MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
Feel free to get creative! Add celery, jalapenos, or other ingredients. You can also use chopped shrimp in this recipe for shrimp cakes.
Provided by sammyc14
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Grease a baking sheet.
- Whisk together egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Place crab meat in a separate bowl and pour egg and mayonnaise mixture in; gently combine with hands. Mix in 1/4 cup almond flour, peppers, green onions, and parsley.
- Form mixture into 6 patties. Place 1/3 cup almond flour in a shallow bowl. Dredge each cake in almond flour and set on prepared sheet pan; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Bake crab cakes in the oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 272.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
LAURA'S MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
It is so hard to find a true Maryland crab cake recipe out there. This is basically the recipe my grandmother used, but I've tweaked it just a bit. I also usually double the recipe.
Provided by Laura
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix egg, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, parsley, seafood seasoning, baking powder, and salt together with your hands in a large mixing bowl. Tear bread into tiny bits; add to the egg mixture. Gently fold in crabmeat; form into 4 cakes and arrange onto a lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bake crab cakes until heated through and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 131.1 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 839.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
BALTIMORE ORIOLES MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
Steps:
- Whisk together the first 7 ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Spread the crabmeat on a cookie sheet and carefully remove any bits of shell. Transfer to a large bowl and toss gently with the bread. Spoon the wet mix over the crabmeat and gently fold until just combined. Allow the
- mixture to rest in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Shape the mixture into 12 even-sized cakes (approximately 4 ounces each). Chill the crab cakes for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight to firm up.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the crab cakes, turning once, until golden brown and heated through. (Alternatively, bake in a preheated 400 degree F. oven for 15 to 20 minutes.)
- Serve immediately.
ANGELINA'S RESTAURANT CRAB CAKES - MARYLAND
This is the original as it appeared in the "Baltimore Sun" as a recipe request, recently. This was also printed many years ago, but has made a new a recent appearance again paralleling the closure of "Angelina' and subsequent auction of the restaurant. With the sale of the restaurant this crab cake recipe goes along with it. History as follows from Angelina's website. "In 1952, Angelina Tadduni and her family began a neighborhood Italian restaurant in a row home in northeast Baltimore. Building upon its local popularity, Bob and Carole Reilly purchased the restaurant in 1968 and added several essential features to the Angelina's legacy. Among these were a renowned Irish pub (the first to serve draught Guinness in Baltimore) and the finishing touches on the celebrated crab cake recipe. The success of this signature dish made Angelina's name famous far beyond the old neighborhood, and the crab cakes began accumulating a list of awards too lengthy to include here. Visitors from across the country came to Angelina's seeking the best known crab cakes in a city best known for crab cakes." "This recipe is straightforward and unadulterated and what you will get are authentic Maryland-style crab cakes. The real key to making good crab cakes is the use of top quality crab meat, and very little filler as possible. It's equally as important to be very careful with the fragile lumps, as you don't want to break up the lumps that provide the best formed crab cakes you will ever see, and without over-mixing. Enjoy this recipe as this is a Baltimore staple, and what a tradition it is.
Provided by Andi Longmeadow Farm
Categories Crab
Time 20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put crab meat in a large bowl and cover with bread crumbs and moisten with milk.
- Combine beaten egg with the mayonnaise in a separate bowl. Add baking powder, parsley, onion, salt, and pepper.
- Pour this mixture over crab/crumb/milk mixture. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Dust cakes lightly with flour.
- After one hour, form crab into cakes, not over mixing or over forming. Put each crab cake on wax-paper - (putting wax paper on top too) and let sit until ready to fry up. Let sit again, at least one hour, this makes the cake easier to hold together during the cooking process.
- Spray cooking spray on bottom of pan, (either stainless steel, or non-stick),.
- Heat butter or oil until hot. (Shimmering) Fry crab cakes approximately 4 minutes per side, carefully, flipping over and frying for another 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Drain on paper towel and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.1, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 55.7, Sodium 437.7, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 12.5
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 WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO AIOLI
From Silvia Lehrer's cooking column in Dan's Papers from the East End of Long Island, NY. This recipe comes from a Baltimore resident, Helen Wheatley Parker.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Sauces
Time 35m
Yield 1/2 cup aioli, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the crab cakes: Heat oil in large skillet and add the scallions, celery and red pepper dice. Saute for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are barely tender.
- Remove from heat, transfer to a plate and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg and whisk in the Old Bay, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper and parsley.
- Add the cooled vegetable mixture and stir to mix.
- Add crab meat and 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs and stir gently to mix, be careful not to break up the crab meat.
- Scoop about one-half cup of the mixture for each cake and shape them. Use extra crumbs to coat the outside if cakes are too moist.
- Arrange on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- When ready to cook, melt shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Put crab cakes in 3-4 at a time and saute until golden brown, no longer than 3 minutes per side.
- To make the aioli simply add the sun-dried tomatoes and the mayonnaise together and stir well to mix.
- Taste for additional seasoning (salt and pepper) and refrigerate until ready to serve.
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
This is the "Original" Crab Cake recipe handed down by my Dad's family for generations. It is Quick and easy. This is Actually the real way Maryland crab cakes have been enjoyed for decades, NO OLD BAY in true Maryland crab cakes, Don't get me wrong, I love Old Bay, but in keeping with old Maryland tradition this is a True Original.
Provided by Titanic1912
Categories Crab
Time 33m
Yield 6 Crab Cakes, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, Hand pick Crabmeat and discard any shell particles.
- Add Salt and Pepper (You can alter to taste but for best results don't.
- alter the Pepper.) In another bowl mix all wet ingredients. Gently fold.
- mixture into crabmeat. Add baking powder, and parsley. On a plate,
- place your crushed saltines and scoop a medium sized crab cake from.
- your mixture in your hands. Coat with cracker again just enough to cover.
- your cake. In a skillet heat Vegtable Oil for frying (preferably cast iron pan).
- gently place crab cakes in frying temperature oil and brown evenly on both sides. Be careful that your oil is not to hot and should not be smoking.
- Crab Cakes are ready when brown on both sides usuallly a few minutes per side. DO NOT overcook. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.
BASIC MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
Make and share this Basic Maryland Crab Cakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ChefWhiz
Categories Crab
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pick through crab meat for any leftover pieces of shell.
- Lightly beat egg in medium bowl.
- Add all seasonings to egg and mix well.
- Add bread cubes to mixture and mix well.
- Gently fold crab meat into mixture.
- Shape into crab cakes.
- If using oil, heat oil.
- Pan fry until both sides are evenly done.
- Serve plain or with lemon juice or tartar sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.9, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 69.5, Sodium 955.9, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 15.6
Tips:
- Choose the right crab meat. Fresh crab meat is always best, but frozen crab meat can also be used. If using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
- Use a light touch when mixing the crab cakes. Overmixing will toughen the crab cakes.
- Don't overcook the crab cakes. Crab cakes should be cooked until they are golden brown on the outside and opaque in the center.
- Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular choices include tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and remoulade.
Conclusion:
Maryland crab cakes are a delicious and iconic seafood dish. By following the tips in this article, 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 with your friends and family.
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