Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe

If the maryland flag weren t so cool we d probably fly a picture of a crab cake over the statehouse.
Maryland crab cakes recipe. Fold in the crabmeat. At the national hard crab derby in crisfield maryland these scrumptious crab cakes won me first place. Lightly pack into 8 patties about 1 1 2 inches thick. Real maryland crab cakes.
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. These maryland crab cakes get the stamp of approval from locals and out of towners alike. Add the crab cakes and cook over. Portion to 4 ounce servings and.
Combine all ingredients excluding crabmeat and mix thoroughly. This simple crab cake recipe features old bay seasoning. This should make 6 good size cakes. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium to medium high heat.
Once you ve had your first real one made with handpicked maryland jumbo lump crab you ll know why. I entered them on a whim after trying many crab cake recipes for my family. French s classic yellow mustard parsley flakes mayo and egg form the flavorful base for a deliciously golden brown crabmeat filled patty. In a large skillet heat the oil until shimmering.
Add egg mayonnaise mustard worcestershire sauce and old bay seasoning. 1 pound jumbo lump handpicked maryland crabmeat. Mix ingredients by hand to avoid overworking the crabmeat you want to keep the lumps of meat as much as possible. Betsy hedeman timonium maryland.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees f. Scoop the crab mixture into eight 1 3 cup mounds. In a medium bowl stir together the pancake mix mustard mayonnaise egg and parsley until well blended. The overpowering presence of seasoned breadcrumbs used in most recipes interferes with the sweet and delicate flavors of the fresh lump crabmeat.
Directions mix together eggs mayo old bay pepper worcestershire sauce and mustard until creamy. Add in the crab meat being sure to mix evenly. For the best texture use lump crab meat little filler and bake the cakes in a very hot oven. Pick bread into small pieces and place in medium size bowl with crabmeat.
Crab has always been my favorite type of shellfish but i have never really cared much for crab cakes. Add bread crumbs mixing evenly.