Maryland Style Crab Cakes With Saltines

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Maryland style crab cakes with saltines.

This was from maryland governor tawe s cook. Made with crab crackers dijon mustard mayo worcestershire and spices. Used 2 eggs and 1 2 cup mayo instead of a whole cup. They were a little too wet when i added the amount.

I changed the recipe slightly. If you are looking for a true maryland crab cake look no further. Crab meat in a can for 11 99 was what i used. For saltine crumbs may substitute 2 slices of decrusted white bread broken into small pieces or use 1 4 cup panko crumbs.

The bake time is shorter for these smaller sizes. Maryland crab cakes use blue crab which is entirely different in shape texture and taste to king crab. These crab cakes were really good and im excited about them. I have lived in maryland minutes from the chesapeake bay for 25 years and this is practically identical to mine i just use 12 crushed ritz crackers no bread crumbs but i will try chef john s version.

Scoop the crab mixture into six 1 2 cup mounds and lightly pack into patties about 1 1 2 inches thick. In a 12 inch nonstick or cast iron skillet heat the oil over medium heat. Added green onions and chopped red pepper. Use this recipe to make delicious plump maryland style crabcakes at home.

Scoop the crab mixture into eight 1 3 cup mounds. When the oil shimmers add the crab cakes to the pan. Maryland style crab cakes an eat n man egg worcestershire sauce lemon juice ritz crackers lump crab meat and 5 more cedar plank smoked crab cakes grilling 24x7. Extra old bay seasoning multi grain club crackers instead of saltines.

I split the recipe you half an egg by beating it and using 2 tbpns of the egg and made 4 generous cakes big enough for an entree. Ill definitely be making them again. It worked fine for both the small size and lump meat. The crab cakes are done when the tops and edges are lightly browned.

Derived from mil s newspaper clipping her favorite crab cake with minimum of spice. Lightly pack into 8 patties about 1 1 2 inches thick. Chillcat on august 7 2020. Diet conscious eastern shore style showcases the natural sweetness of blue claw crabs with the minimum of filler and extra ingredients.

I brushed the butter on the cakes and flipped them near the end to have both sides crunchy. For smaller crab cakes divide the mixture into 12 1 4 cup portions. In a large skillet heat the oil until shimmering.