Description
Experience the taste of the Chesapeake Bay with these delightful Maryland Crab Cakes. Golden-brown and crispy on the outside, each cake is filled with tender lump crab meat, seasoned with Old Bay and fresh herbs. Perfect for summer barbecues or intimate dinners, this simple recipe ensures you impress your guests with a seafood classic that’s easy to prepare. Serve warm with tartar sauce for a truly unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and check crab meat for any shells.
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, breadcrumbs, green onions, and lemon juice. Gently mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick.
- Refrigerate patties for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve hot with tartar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added spice, mix in diced jalapeños or substitute breadcrumbs with crushed saltines. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.