Indulge in a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to preparing succulent jumbo lump meat crab cakes. Discover the secrets to creating perfect crab cakes, from selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the delicate balance of flavors. Explore various recipes that cater to diverse preferences, including classic crab cakes, gluten-free options, and even a tantalizing crab cake benedict. Unlock the culinary treasures of crab cakes and elevate your dining experience.
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MARYLAND CRAB CAKES RECIPE
A Maryland Crab Cake Recipe made with jumbo lump blue crab meat, Old Bay seasoning, and a secret ingredient! They are a true Maryland staple.
Provided by Jordan
Categories Main Course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together Old Bay seasoning, parsley, baking powder, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, tartar sauce, egg, and lemon. Then add the crab and panko bread crumbs. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425° F and form the crab mixture into 4 large, even sized balls. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes. Remove the crab cakes and preheat the broiler to high, broil for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Serve the crab cakes with lemon wedges and Old Bay tartar sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tartar sauce, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and worcestershire sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Sodium 1272 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MARYLAND STYLE CRAB CAKES
Maryland Crab Cakes are made with jumbo lump crab meat with little filler, Dijon mustard and Old Bay Seasoning plus secrets to making authentic Chesapeake crab cakes!
Provided by Jessica Formicola
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Dab the crab meat with paper towels to get out excess moisture. Try not to break apart any of the large crab meat lumps.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, Old Bay and lemon juice.
- Add the crab meat, panko and lightly beaten egg. Toss lightly using your fingers until just moist, again, trying to not break apart any crab meat lumps. If it isn't sticking, add more panko slowly until it binds. Carefully form 8 jumbo crab cakes or 16 crab balls.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease. Place the crab cakes on baking sheet.
- Preheat the broiler to high heat. Place 4-5 inches from heating element. Broil until lightly brown on top, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Remove, transfer to serving plates using a spatula and then garnish with minced parsley (optional) and a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning. Serve with your choice of dipping sauces.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 1499 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
JUMBO LUMP BLUE CRAB CAKES
Steps:
- Pick over the crabmeat to remove any shells. Be gentle, as the lumps of crab are delicate and will fall apart. Set aside. Mix together the mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, scallions, basil, eggs, and salt and pepper. Pour mixture over the crabmeat and with your hands gently mix together. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the crab mixture and continue to mix. Divide the mixture into 4 parts and mold the cakes with your hands (do not rinse off you hands between mixing and forming the cakes, as it is mixture on your hands that help the cakes stay together).
- Refrigerate the cakes for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Paint the crab cakes with a minuscule amount of oil and sear in a hot oven-safe skillet or on a griddle top until lightly golden brown on both sides. The cakes have such little binder that you need to be careful when flipping them over so that they don't fall apart. Place the pan in the oven for about 5 minutes, or to heat through.
- Serve with a red Cocktail Sauce and/or a flavored aioli.
- Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
BAKED MARYLAND LUMP CRAB CAKES
Having lived by the Chesapeake Bay on Kent Island, MD nearly my whole life, I was challenged to develop this authentic Maryland style crab cake about a year ago. Many people claim to have the true Maryland crab cake, but this one uses all lump meat with almost no filler added and tastes incredible! Let me know what you think!
Provided by T. Kent
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Combine bread crumbs, baking powder, parsley, mustard powder, pepper, and seafood seasoning; set aside. Stir together mayonnaise, butter, Worcestershire, and egg product until smooth. Fold in crab meat, then fold in bread crumb mixture until well blended.
- Shape mixture into 12 crab cakes, about 3/4 inch thick, and place onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the crab cakes over, and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until nicely browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 343.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES
I got this recipe from chef Jimmy Sneed when he had his Frog & The Redneck restaurant in Richmond, VA. Fantastic. Sometimes less is best, and with this recipe, the crab meat takes center stage. I serve them with a flavorful rice and a fresh vegetable and fruit compote on the side. If you want to serve these as appetizers, make more patties and watch the cooking time so that you don't overbake and dry them out.
Provided by The Big Cheese
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Lightly brush 9x13" pan with olive oil.
- Pick through crab meat, removing any cartilage and place in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix mustard, egg and mayonnaise. Being careful not to break up the lumps, fold gently into the crab meat.
- Handling lightly, pat into four large cakes.
- Place into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven, turning once halfway through cooking time of 8-10 minutes, until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 146.6, Sodium 696.5, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 27.3
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat is sweeter and more flavorful than frozen crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, frozen crab meat is a good substitute.
- Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing will make the crab cakes tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Form the crab cakes gently. Be careful not to pack the crab cakes too tightly. This will also make them tough.
- Cook the crab cakes over medium heat. Cooking the crab cakes over medium heat will help them to cook evenly without burning.
- Serve the crab cakes immediately. Crab cakes are best served hot out of the pan.
Conclusion:
Jumbo lump meat crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them fried, baked, or broiled, crab cakes are a surefire hit with seafood lovers of all ages. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's sure to impress, give jumbo lump meat crab cakes a try.
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