Description
Maryland Style Crab Cakes are a true coastal delight, offering the perfect balance of sweet, tender lump crab meat and savory Old Bay seasoning, all enveloped in a crispy golden crust. These cakes are not just a dish; they are an experience, evoking memories of sun-soaked shores and family gatherings. Ideal for any occasion, whether as an elegant appetizer or a hearty main course, this simple yet refined recipe will impress your guests and elevate your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- For the Sauce: 1/2 cup tartar sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, gently combine crab meat, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, breadcrumbs, and egg until just mixed.
- Form the mixture into patties about ¾ inch thick and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the patties in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to help them set.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake crab cakes for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg