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Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over for shells 🦀
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise 🥄
- 1 large egg, beaten 🥚
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 🍯
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 🥄
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning 🌿
- 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 🌶️
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 🌿
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 🍞
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying 🫔
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lump crabmeat, mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, chopped parsley, and breadcrumbs. Gently fold until well mixed.
- Divide the crab mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the crab cakes in the hot oil and cook until golden brown and crisp on the bottom, about 4-5 minutes.
- Carefully flip the crab cakes and cook until the other side is golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes more.
- Transfer the cooked crab cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the Maryland Crab Cakes hot, with lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side for dipping.
About Maryland Crab Cakes:
Maryland Crab Cakes are a quintessential dish from the Northeast region of the United States, particularly the state of Maryland, renowned for its abundant blue crab population. These delectable crab cakes are made with lump crabmeat, mixed with mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, chopped parsley, and breadcrumbs. The mixture is then shaped into patties and pan-fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, while remaining tender and flavorful on the inside. Maryland Crab Cakes are prized for their sweet and succulent crab flavor, enhanced by the aromatic spices and herbs. Served hot with a squeeze of lemon and tartar sauce for dipping, these crab cakes are a true culinary delight that captures the essence of Maryland's coastal cuisine.