How to Make Maryland Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are best when kept simple and light. Try this recipe for an authentic Chesapeake Bay taste.
Instructions
- Step 1: Mix the wet ingredients Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl and add the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard plus juice of half the lemon.
- TIP: Squeeze the lemon juice into a small bowl to remove any seeds.
- Step 2: Add the dry ingredients Add the bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, parsley, and baking powder, and stir to combine.
- TIP: Use panko, or Japanese breadcrumbs, for a light, crispy texture.
- Step 3: Add the crabmeat Add the crabmeat and shape into patties.
- Step 4: Cook the cakes Broil the crab cakes for five minutes.
- Step 5: Serve Cut the remaining lemon into wedges, garnish the crab cakes, and serve.
- FACT: Did you know? The Japanese spider crab can grow as wide as 13 feet.
You Will Need
- A mixing bowl
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 c. mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 c. bread crumbs
- 1 tsp. seafood seasoning
- 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 lb. lump crabmeat
- 1/2 c. panko