Best 10 Tasty Maryland Crab Cakes Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to the shores of Maryland, where crab cakes reign supreme. With a legacy that spans generations, Maryland crab cakes are a testament to the state's rich seafood heritage. This article will guide you through the intricacies of creating the perfect crab cake, revealing the secrets behind its delicate balance of flavors and textures. We'll explore the art of selecting the freshest crab meat, the perfect blend of seasonings, and the technique for achieving that golden-brown crust. So, prepare to dive into the world of Maryland crab cakes, where every bite is an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAB CAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



Crab Cakes Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: small shallot, fresh parsley, fresh chives, egg, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, fresh lump crab meat, fine sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, panko breadcrumbs, all purpose flour, unsalted butter, tartar sauce, lemon wedge

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
1 egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper, optional
1 lb fresh lump crab meat, picked over
fine sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons all purpose flour, for dusing
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
tartar sauce, recipe follows
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the shallot, parsley, chives, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne if using.
  • Add the crabmeat, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Add the breadcrumbs and mix just to combine.
  • Form into 6 equal patties and place on a plate. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, up to 1 hour.
  • Coat the cakes lightly with flour, and shake off any excess.
  • In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Fry the crab cakes until golden and crisp, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain slightly.
  • Serve warm with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 1 gram

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES I



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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

1 pound crabmeat
2 slices white bread, crusts trimmed
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
2 tablespoons butter

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



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"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

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced celery
1 tablespoon minced green pepper
1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons egg substitute
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
6 ounces fresh or canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 tablespoon canola oil
Tartar sauce, optional

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 :

REAL MARYLAND CRAB CAKES



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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

1 pound jumbo lump, handpicked Maryland crabmeat
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
5 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp prepared mustard
1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning or J.O. Crab Seasoning

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 :

TASTY MARYLAND CRAB CAKES



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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

1 large egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound cooked crabmeat or 3 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter

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 II



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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

1 pound crabmeat, shredded
1 ½ tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg
1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
½ teaspoon ground dry mustard
1 dash hot pepper sauce

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

PERFECT MARYLAND CRAB CAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Yield Yield: 6 crab cakes, enough fo

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices soft white bread
1 1/2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 cups backfin crabmeat from a refrigerated tin
Salt
2 cups jumbo lump crabmeat from a refrigerated tin
Maryland Crab Seasoning, to taste
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 cup melted unsalted butter
4 tablespoons thick mayonnaise
Lard
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Trim the crusts from the bread; discard, or reserve for another use. Tear the remaining bread into little pieces (about 20 pieces per slice); handle the bread lightly, so the pieces remain fluffy and don't flatten out. Place the bread pieces in a bowl, and sprinkle them with the wine; toss lightly to distribute the wine evenly.
  • Pick over the backfin and the jumbo lump crabmeat to remove any bits of shell. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the backfin and jumbo lump crabmeat. Season to taste with salt and with Maryland crab seasoning. Add the soaked bread, beaten eggs, lemon juice, and melted butter; toss lightly, making sure to keep the crab lumps whole. Add the mayonnaise, and toss the mixture gently with your hands, distributing the mayonnaise evenly. Taste again for seasoning, if desired (if you don't want to taste raw egg, you can saute a bit of the mixture in butter). For even better flavor, allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for a few hours.
  • When you are ready to cook, place a large, heavy-bottomed saute pan over medium-high heat; the pan should have enough room for 3 crab cakes. Add enough lard and vegetable oil (in fifty-fifty production) to create a 1-inch depth of oil. When the oil is medium-hot, quickly shape 1/2 the crab mixture with your hands into 3 cakes, each roughly the size and shape of a large hamburger. Gently place the cakes in the oil, making sure to preserve their shapes. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cakes are golden on one side. Flip them carefully with a spatula, and fry on the other side for 3 to 4 minutes. After about 8 minutes, the cakes should be golden brown on all sides and heated through (you want the pieces of bread inside to virtually disappear). Remove the cakes from the pan, and place them on paper towels. Repeat and make 3 more cakes with the remaining mixture.

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Yield 8 servings as an appetizer; 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fresh jumbo lump crabmeat
1 sweet red pepper, finely diced
1 sweet yellow pepper, finely diced
6 slices white bread, crusts removed
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic
2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons "Old Bay" brand seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil for sauteing

Steps:

  • Clean the crabmeat of all shell fragments without breaking or crumbling the delicate lumps.
  • Place the bread in a food processor and, using the metal blade, process until finely crumbled. Measure and reserve 2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs to use in the filling. The remaining bread crumbs will be used to coat the crab cakes.
  • Mix the crabmeat with the sweet peppers, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro leaves, and mayonnaise. Add the "Old Bay" seasoning powder, 2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Mix well, then refrigerate for twenty minutes before continuing.
  • Cover a work surface with waxed paper sprinkled with the reserved bread crumbs. Using a 2-ounce ice cream scoop, form eight equal-size portions of crabmeat. With the palm of your hand pat each portion into a disk-shaped cake approximately 3/4-inch thick. It is important for the crab cakes to be the same thickness so that they will cook uniformly. Press each cake into the bread crumbs, turning them so they coat evenly on all sides. Refrigerate for at least an hour to prevent them from crumbling during cooking.
  • No more than half an hour before you plan to serve the crab cakes, add enough oil to cover the bottom of an oven-proof saute pan. Heat until just before it begins to smoke. Add the crab cakes gently, being careful not to crowd the pan. (Cook them in two batches if necessary.) When the crab cakes are well browned on both sides, place in a 375 degree F. oven for six minutes to ensure that they are fully cooked and hot at the center. Serve with mesclun salad, chili mayonnaise and garnish with finely chopped tomato.

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES



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Nothing says Bawlmer, Murlin like crab cakes Hon! This is my take on a regional favourite. Based on a Cook's Illustrated recipe I don't pretend these would be considered "authentic" Especially if you use any of the various herbs I suggest. After all. I'm a DamnYankee transplant. However, they are good.

Provided by tonyp063

Categories     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over to remove shell fragments (preferably jumbo lump)
4 medium scallions, green part only, minced (about 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped (or dill, or basil,)
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs (adjust as needed based on moisture & binding)
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning (absolutely no substitutions!)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
salt
pepper
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Gently mix, by hand, crabmeat, scallions, herb, Old Bay, bread crumbs, and mayonnaise in medium bowl, being careful not to break up crab lumps. Season with salt and white pepper to taste. Carefully fold in egg with rubber spatula until mixture just clings together.
  • Divide crab mixture into four portions and shape each into a fat, round cake, about 3 inches across and 1 1/2-inches high. Arrange on baking sheet lined with waxed paper; cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 30 minutes. (Can refrigerate up to 24 hours.).
  • Put flour on plate or in pie tin. Lightly dredge crab cakes. Heat oil in large, preferably nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Gently lay chilled crab cakes in skillet; pan-fry until outsides are crisp and browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve hot,.
  • Chef's Notes.
  • Use a *very* delicate hand when mixing. You don't want to break up the crab meat.
  • Use the bare minimum of filler necessary to just hold the cakes together. These are Crab Cakes, not crab flavoured bread cakes!
  • You can broil them rather than fry. In that case, omit the flour dusting. Be very careful when turning. You don't want them to fall apart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.3, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 142.8, Sodium 577.4, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 28.5

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES



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Enjoy one of the Old Line State's most famous specialties without leaving home. (Cooking time is approximate - it will vary with the size and thickness of your crab cakes)

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 crab cakes, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh lump crabmeat
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons brown mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl and form into hamburger shaped patties.
  • Broil in oven, turning once until golden brown on both sides.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges and serve with tartar sauce or seafood sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.4, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 134.9, Sodium 539.4, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 23.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat: The fresher the crab meat, the better your crab cakes will be. If you can, buy live crabs and steam them yourself. Otherwise, look for fresh or frozen crab meat at the seafood counter of your local grocery store.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes: Overmixing will make the crab cakes tough. Gently mix the ingredients together just until they are combined.
  • Use a light hand when forming the crab cakes: Don't pack the crab cakes too tightly, or they will be dense and heavy. Gently shape the crab cakes into patties that are about 2 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick.
  • Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from burning. Cook the crab cakes for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • 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 that is enjoyed by people all over the world. With a few simple tips, you can make crab cakes at home that are just as good as the ones you would get at a restaurant. So next time you're in the mood for some seafood, give these Maryland crab cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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