Description
Maryland crab cakes showcase fresh lump crabmeat seasoned simply and cooked until golden. A regional classic, they make an elegant appetizer or a light main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) jumbo lump crab meat (ensuring no shells remain)
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg (beaten lightly)
- 2 tbsps freshly chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Tabasco sauce
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Meticulously inspect crab meat in a bowl, removing any shell fragments to ensure a pristine texture.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, egg, ground pepper, lemon zest, and parsley in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Gently fold the seasoned mixture into the crab meat, taking care to maintain the delicate crab lumps’ structure.
- Softly integrate breadcrumbs into the mixture, creating a light and cohesive blend.
- Shape the crab mixture into 8 uniform patties, each roughly 1/3 cup in volume.
- Refrigerate the formed patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes to enhance their stability.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place crab cakes in the hot skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a crisp, golden-brown exterior.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
Notes
- Check crab meat thoroughly to remove any shell fragments, ensuring a smooth and safe eating experience.
- Use fresh, high-quality lump crab meat for the best texture and flavor in your Maryland Crab Cakes.
- Chilling the formed patties helps them hold together during cooking, preventing them from falling apart in the skillet.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko crumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg