In the realm of seafood delicacies, Maryland crab cakes reign supreme, tantalizing taste buds with their delectable blend of fresh crab meat, savory seasonings, and crispy golden crust. Originating from the Chesapeake Bay region, these culinary gems have become a symbol of Maryland's rich seafood heritage. Our comprehensive guide takes you on a culinary journey, presenting three distinct Maryland crab cake recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From the classic recipe that embodies tradition to innovative variations that introduce unique flavors and textures, these recipes offer a delectable odyssey into the world of Maryland crab cakes. Whether you seek a traditional feast or an adventurous exploration of flavors, our recipes will guide you towards creating unforgettable crab cakes that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.
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MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Yield 8 servings as an appetizer; 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Clean the crabmeat of all shell fragments without breaking or crumbling the delicate lumps.
- Place the bread in a food processor and, using the metal blade, process until finely crumbled. Measure and reserve 2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs to use in the filling. The remaining bread crumbs will be used to coat the crab cakes.
- Mix the crabmeat with the sweet peppers, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro leaves, and mayonnaise. Add the "Old Bay" seasoning powder, 2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Mix well, then refrigerate for twenty minutes before continuing.
- Cover a work surface with waxed paper sprinkled with the reserved bread crumbs. Using a 2-ounce ice cream scoop, form eight equal-size portions of crabmeat. With the palm of your hand pat each portion into a disk-shaped cake approximately 3/4-inch thick. It is important for the crab cakes to be the same thickness so that they will cook uniformly. Press each cake into the bread crumbs, turning them so they coat evenly on all sides. Refrigerate for at least an hour to prevent them from crumbling during cooking.
- No more than half an hour before you plan to serve the crab cakes, add enough oil to cover the bottom of an oven-proof saute pan. Heat until just before it begins to smoke. Add the crab cakes gently, being careful not to crowd the pan. (Cook them in two batches if necessary.) When the crab cakes are well browned on both sides, place in a 375 degree F. oven for six minutes to ensure that they are fully cooked and hot at the center. Serve with mesclun salad, chili mayonnaise and garnish with finely chopped tomato.
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES III
These crab cakes are rich and moist with lots of meat and very little filling. Typical of finer restaurants!
Provided by Jeff Hemerly
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven on broiler setting. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, mix together crushed saltine crackers, mayonnaise, brown mustard, onion, celery, and Old Bay seasoning. Gently stir in the crabmeat. Shape into 6 patties. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Broil crab cakes 8 to 10 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 820.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES II
Maryland is famous for its crab cakes! After you've tried this recipe, you'll know why.
Provided by Bea Gassman
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven broiler.
- Mix together crabmeat, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Beat together egg, mayonnaise, hot sauce and mustard. Combine with other ingredients and mix well. Form into patties and place on a lightly greased broiler pan or baking sheet.
- Broil for 10 to 15 minutes, until lightly brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 184.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 372.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
If you have ever been to the Maryland area or once lived there you would know how AWESOME the seafood is! This recipe will not disappoint you! It was handed down to me from my Mommom, who has lived in Delaware ( Maryland's Neighbor) her entire life. Please try it and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have over the years!
Provided by Leslie O
Categories Crab
Time 20m
Yield 6-9 cakes, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix together eggs, mayo, OLD BAY, pepper, worcestershire sauce, and mustard, until creamy.
- Add bread crumbs, mixing evenly.
- Add in the crab meat, being sure to mix evenly.
- Shape into cakes.
- Makes 6 large or 9 medium crabcakes.
- Saute in pan with a little oil for about 5 minutes on each side.
- You can also broil them until brown. This may require you to flip them, depending on your pan.
- Serve with tartar sauce and lemon.
- Tip: Try a crabcake sandwich. I use a Martin's Brand potato roll topped with tartar sauce and crisp lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.6, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 238.8, Sodium 861.1, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 40.5
TRUE MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
This Crab Cake recipe is the true Crab Cake with no fillers and no heavy spices, all crab meat. This recipe has been in my family for generations.
Provided by Robert
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Meat and Seafood Seafood
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the pancake mix, mustard, mayonnaise, egg and parsley until well blended. Fold in the crabmeat. Form into 3 inch patties.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. There should be enough oil to reach half way up the sides of the crab cakes. When the oil is hot, carefully place the patties in the pan. Fry until golden brown on each side, about 8 minutes per side. If patties are browning too fast, reduce the heat. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 136.7 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 640.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
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
LAURA'S MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
It is so hard to find a true Maryland crab cake recipe out there. This is basically the recipe my grandmother used, but I've tweaked it just a bit. I also usually double the recipe.
Provided by Laura
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix egg, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, parsley, seafood seasoning, baking powder, and salt together with your hands in a large mixing bowl. Tear bread into tiny bits; add to the egg mixture. Gently fold in crabmeat; form into 4 cakes and arrange onto a lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bake crab cakes until heated through and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 131.1 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 839.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES I
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 months, but I like my recipe just a tad better. Don't tell mom.
Provided by John L.
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pick the crab meat to remove any remaining pieces of shell.
- Pick bread into small pieces and place in medium-size bowl with crabmeat. Add egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Bay seasoning ™. Mix ingredients by hand to avoid overworking the crabmeat, you want to keep the lumps of meat as much as possible. Form into patties; this should make 6 good-size cakes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet, then fry cakes for about 4 minutes each side or until brown crust forms on both sides of the crab cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 113.7 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 896 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor 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 the crab cakes will make them tough. Mix the crab cakes just until the ingredients are combined.
- Be gentle when forming the crab cakes. Handle the crab cakes gently to avoid breaking them apart.
- Cook the crab cakes over medium heat. Cooking the crab cakes over medium heat will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Crab cakes are often served with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or lemon wedges.
Conclusion:
Maryland crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. By following these tips, you can make perfect crab cakes that your family and friends will love. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer or a main course, Maryland crab cakes are sure to be a hit.
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