Maryland Style Crab Cakes Recipe

First use only fresh lump blue crab not canned.

Maryland style crab cakes recipe.

So if you re looking for a traditional maryland crab cake this may be it. Scoop the crab mixture into eight 1 3 cup mounds. This classic lump crab cake recipe combines the flavors of lemon parsley and old bay seasoning but the most flavor is from the crab meat itself. Feel free to use a less expensive option or a blend.

Makes 6 large or 9 medium crabcakes. Shape mixture into 12 crab cakes about 3 4 inch thick and place onto prepared baking sheet. Maryland crab cakes pride themselves on being jumbo lump but since it is so expensive most of them are a mix of jumbo lump and other type of meat. For the best texture use lump crab meat little filler and bake the cakes in a very hot oven.

These maryland crab cakes get the stamp of approval from locals and out of towners alike. Fold in crab meat then fold in bread crumb mixture until well blended. For this crab cake recipe i used all jumbo lump and it was expensive not gonna lie. Lightly pack into 8 patties about 1 1 2 inches thick.

In a large skillet heat the oil until shimmering. Try a crabcake sandwich. French s classic yellow mustard parsley flakes mayo and egg form the flavorful base for a deliciously golden brown crabmeat filled patty. My family loved these.

I found this recipe not so great. This is the rare food blog where every recipe actually works. Many people claim to have the true maryland crab cake but this one uses all lump meat with almost no filler added and tastes incredible. Chillcat on august 7 2020.

And how can you post a recipe pretending to be a maryland crab cake without old bay seasoning. You can also broil them until brown. Serve with a fresh slice of lemon tomatoes and lettuce for a refreshing yet savory dish. Add in the crab meat being sure to mix evenly.

Having lived by the chesapeake bay on kent island md nearly my whole life i was challenged to develop this authentic maryland style crab cake about a year ago. That is unforgivable add 1tablespoon give or take depending upon your tast. Maryland crab cakes use blue crab which is entirely different in shape texture and taste to king crab. Serve with tartar sauce and lemon.

I have read other reviews and i understand that apparently crab cakes from maryland are supposed to fall apart. And do not shred it. This simple crab cake recipe features old bay seasoning. I added probably 1 cup of bread crumbs to keep the crab mix together.

This may require you to flip them depending on your pan. Saute in pan with a little oil for about 5 minutes on each side. Add an egg to help bind the ingredients. If you want something that makes an actual cake this isn t it.