Maryland Crab Cakes

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These Maryland crab cakes are authentic. Growing up near the Chesapeake Bay, you learn that crabs are as valuable as gold. My mom made crab cakes every Friday in the summer, but I like my recipe just a tad better. Don't tell Mom.

Submitted by John L
Updated on November 28, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 crab cakes
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 pound crabmeat

  • 2 slices white bread, crusts trimmed

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning TM

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

  1. Place crab meat in a large bowl and remove any remaining shell pieces.

  2. Break bread into small pieces and add to crab meat. Add beaten egg, Old Bay seasoning, mayonnaise, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to the bowl. Mix by hand to avoid overworking crab meat; you want to keep the lumps of meat as much as possible. Form into 6 patties.

    an overhead shot of crab meat mixed with egg, Old Bay seasoning, mayonnaise, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl with a spatula

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  3. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.

  4. Fry patties in hot butter until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.

    an overhead shot Maryland Crab Cakes cooking in a skillet

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

166 Calories
8g Fat
5g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 166
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 896mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 17g 35%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 96mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 326mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.