Maryland Crab Cakes anyone? These golden, crispy crab cakes are packed with lump crab meat and seasoned to perfection with Old Bay! Perfect for seafood lovers! 🍋🌿
📋 Ingredients:
🦀 1 pound lump crab meat
🍞 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
🥚 1 large egg, lightly beaten
🧄 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
🌿 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
🌶️ 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
🧅 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
🌽 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
📝 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Crab Mixture: In a large bowl, gently combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Be careful not to break up the crab too much; you want the lumps to stay intact. 🦀🍋
2️⃣ Form the Patties: Shape the mixture into 6-8 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. 🧈🥚
3️⃣ Cook the Crab Cakes: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. 🦀🔥
4️⃣ Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce, like tartar sauce or aioli. 🍋✨
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 280 kcal per serving
Notes 💡:
◻️ For a healthier option, bake the crab cakes at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. 🦀🍞
◻️ The key to authentic Maryland crab cakes is using as little filler as possible to let the crab shine. 🌿
