maryland crab cakes

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Mary Petruce
Danville, PA

This is recipe from an old friend that I spent much time with fishing and crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay. It is simple and compliments the crab with no unnecessary fillers that take away from that sweet crab taste. Enjoy

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For maryland crab cakes

  • 1 lb
    fresh jumbo or lump blue crab meat.
  • 2 Tbsp
    mayonnaise
  • 2
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2
    small onion, grated
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    mustard powder
  • 1 tsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp
    old bay seasoning
  • 18
    ritz crackers,crumbled

How To Make maryland crab cakes

  • 1
    Combine all ingredients except crackers
  • 2
    Add cracker crumbs in as close to the time you will be sauteeing as possible so they don't get soggy
  • 3
    form into patties about the size of a hamburger
  • 4
    saute in frying pan on medium to high heat in butter,10 minutes each side
  • 5
    make sure crab cakes are crisp outside but moist inside

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