How to Make Maryland Crab Cakes

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These crab cakes are delicious! Maryland is famous for its crab cakes and after you've tried this recipe, you'll know why.

Submitted by Bea Gassman
Updated on March 9, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1 pound crabmeat, shredded

  • 1 ½ tablespoons dry bread crumbs

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 egg

  • 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise

  • ½ teaspoon ground dry mustard

  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven's broiler. Lightly grease a broiler pan or baking sheet with cooking spray.

  2. Mix crabmeat, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.

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  3. Mix egg, mayonnaise, mustard, and hot sauce together in a small bowl; stir into crab mixture until well combined.

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  4. Form into patties and place on the prepared broiler pan or baking sheet.

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  5. Broil crab cakes under the preheated broiler until golden brown on both sides, about 5 to 7 minutes per side.

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  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

211 Calories
13g Fat
3g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 211
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 185mg 62%
Sodium 373mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 107mg 8%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 315mg 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.