Best 9 Maryland Crab Cakes With Quick Tartar Sauce Recipes

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In the heart of the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland crab cakes reign supreme as a culinary treasure. These delectable crab cakes are a symphony of fresh, succulent crab meat, enveloped in a golden-brown crust that shatters at first bite, revealing a tender, flavorful interior. The secret lies in the delicate balance of seasonings, the careful handling of the crab meat, and the perfect ratio of bread crumbs to hold it all together.

This article presents two extraordinary recipes to tantalize your taste buds: Maryland Crab Cakes and Quick Tartar Sauce. The Maryland Crab Cakes recipe meticulously guides you through the process of creating authentic, restaurant-quality crab cakes from scratch. Every step is explained in detail, ensuring success even for novice cooks.

The Quick Tartar Sauce recipe is the perfect accompaniment to enhance the flavors of the crab cakes. Made with a handful of pantry staples, this tangy, creamy sauce adds a delightful contrast to the richness of the crab.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will empower you to create a seafood feast that will leave your family and friends craving for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MARYLAND LUMP CRAB CAKES WITH SPICY TARTAR SAUCE



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You are 15 min away from moist, delicious restaurant quality crab cakes! Homemade Maryland Lump Crab Cakes with Spicy Tartar Sauce are an easy, quick and tasty dinner, lunch or appetizers! Low carb and gluten free option.

Provided by Joanne Schweitzer

Categories     dinner     lunch

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb canned lump crab meat (remove loose shells)
1 large egg beaten
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp Djon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 tsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
1 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs or Panko
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, canola or corn oil
4 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp Sriracha sauce or hot sauce
1 tsp relish

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, add and stir together all ingredients except for crab and bread crumbs.
  • Fold in the crab and bread crumbs until combined.
  • Quarter (score) the mixture with your hand. Each quarter will make 2 crab cakes. This will help make even size crab cakes. Form them into patties. If you have the time, refrigerate crab cakes for 15 minutes before pan frying to help them stay together.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan big enough to hold all of the crab cakes at once or fry them in two batches. Add crab cakes and cook 4-5 minutes on each side. You may need to add a little more oil, if necessary while pan frying.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 448 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Calories 221 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES WITH QUICK TARTAR SAUCE



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A Maryland staple, these crab cakes are made from fresh lump crab meat and just enough filler to bind the crabmeat together.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield Makes 6 large crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large eggs
2½ tablespoons mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's
1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup finely diced celery, from one stalk
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 pound lump crab meat (see note below)
½ cup panko
Vegetable or canola oil, for cooking
1 cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's
1½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up.
  • Combine the eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, Old Bay, salt, celery, and parsley in a large bowl and mix well. Add the crab meat (be sure to check the meat for any hard and sharp cartilage) and panko; using a rubber spatula, gently fold the mixture together until just combined, being careful not to shred the crab meat. Shape into 6 cakes (each about ½ cup) and place on the prepared baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This helps them set.
  • Preheat a large nonstick pan over medium heat and coat with oil. When the oil is hot, place the crab cakes in the pan and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Be careful as oil may splatter. Serve the crab cakes warm with the tartar sauce.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, relish, mustard, onion, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
  • Make-Ahead Instructions: The crab cakes can be formed, covered, and refrigerated a day ahead of time before cooking. The tartar sauce can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance.
  • Note: If you can only find jumbo lump crab meat, you may need to break the pieces up a bit. If the clumps are too large, the crab cakes won't hold together well.
  • Note: The nutritional information does not include the tartar sauce.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 crab cakes, Calories 299, Fat 14 g, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sugar 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 1141 mg, Cholesterol 275 mg

CRISPY CRAB CAKES WITH TARTAR SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup chopped dill pickles
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 pounds lump crabmeat, sorted through for cartilage and shell bits
Vegetable oil, for frying
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the tartar sauce: Mix the mayonnaise, pickles, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce in a medium bowl until combined. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to blend the flavors.
  • Meanwhile, make the crab cakes: Mix the mayonnaise, parsley, mustard, lemon juice and Old Bay in a large bowl until combined. Add the panko and mix again. Add the crab and mix, taking care not to crush the meat. Shape the crab mixture into 8 patties, each about 3 inches in diameter. Cover and refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a brown paper bag or a double layer of paper towels. Pour enough vegetable oil into a large skillet to come 1/2 inch up the side and heat over medium-high heat until the oil is hot but not smoking. Add the crab cakes in batches and cook until the undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip the cakes and continue cooking until golden, about 2 more minutes. Transfer the crab cakes to the lined baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven while cooking the remaining cakes. Serve hot with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES WITH TARTAR SAUCE



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I live a long, long way from Maryland! I live in the desert, and the closest thing I get to Maryland, is a street names Maryland Pkwy. This is a delicious recipe. Seriously, though, this is a great thing to have as an appetizer, a meal, of just a snack. Serve with a crusty, loaf of french bread, and maybe a glass of white wine, and you're all set.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Crab

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lump crabmeat
1 egg white
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning (optional)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon capers
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Carefully pick through the crab meat to remove any cartilage.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, Old Bay Seasoning, lemon zest,parsley, Dijon mustard and mayonnaise.
  • Carefully fold in the crab meat, cover and refrigerate.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, capers, relish and shallots. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Adjust the top oven rack so that it is about 8 inches away from the broiler and preheat the broiler to to medium high.
  • Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray. Shape the crab meat mixture into 4 cakes and place them on the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Broil the crab cakes until they are golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Turn the oven to 350°F until the crab cakes are warmed through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve each cake with a generous dollop of tartar sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.2, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 89.9, Sodium 704.1, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 27.4

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES WITH QUICK TARTAR SAUCE RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by MissAlyssaG

Number Of Ingredients 19

Crab Cakes
1 large egg
2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise (I like Hellman's Real)
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (I like Maille brand)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely diced celery (you'll need one stalk)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 pound lump crab meat*
1/2 cup panko (I like the Whole Foods 365 brand for this recipe)
Canola oil
Tartar Sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Crab Cake 1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. 2. Combine the egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, Old Bay, salt, celery, and parsley in a large bowl and mix well. Add the crab meat (be sure to check the meat for any hard and sharp cartilage) and panko; gently fold mixture together until just combined, being careful not to shred the crab meat. Shape into 6 crab cakes (about ½ cup each) and place on prepared baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 3. Preheat a large nonstick pan to medium heat and coat with canola oil. When oil is hot, place crab cakes in pan and cook until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side. Be careful as oil may splatter. Serve immediately with tartar sauce or a squeeze of lemon. *If you can only find jumbo lump crab meat, you may need to break the pieces up a bit. If the clumps are too large, the crab cakes won't hold together well. Tartar Sauce Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

CRAB CAKES WITH TARTAR SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 crab cakes (6 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced cornichons (about 3 large) plus 2 teaspoons cornichon brine
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon minced scallion
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 1/2 pounds jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over to remove any cartilage or shell
8 scallions, green part only, minced (about 1/2 cup)
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 to 6 tablespoons plain dry breadcrumbs
Kosher salt
Freshly ground white pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • For the tartar sauce: Mix together the mayonnaise, cornichons and brine, parsley, tarragon, scallion and shallot in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until the flavors blend, at least 30 minutes (this can be refrigerated for several days).
  • For the crab cakes: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently mix the crabmeat, scallions, mayonnaise, Old Bay, parsley, 4 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl, taking care not to break up the crab lumps. Season with white pepper and additional salt, if necessary, to taste. Using a rubber spatula, carefully fold in the eggs until the mixture just clings together. If necessary, add more breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Divide the crab mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each into a round cake, about 2 1/2 inches across and 1 inch high. Lay formed crab cakes on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 30 minutes (these can be refrigerated up to 24 hours).
  • Put the flour on a plate or in a pie tin. Gently place the crab cakes, one by one, into the flour and dust all over with flour to lightly coat. Set the floured cakes on a wire rack.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Gently lay half of the floured crab cakes in the skillet and cook until the outsides are crisp and browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining crab cakes.

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES WITH QUICK TARTAR SAUCE RECIPE



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Provided by kathryns

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the Crab Cakes
2 large eggs
2-1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely diced celery, from one stalk
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 pound lump crab meat (see note below)
1/2 cup panko
Vegetable oil, for cooking
For the Quick Tartar Sauce
1 cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's
1-1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up. Combine the eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, Old Bay, salt, celery, and parsley in a large bowl and mix well. Add the crab meat (be sure to check the meat for any hard and sharp cartilage) and panko; using a rubber spatula, gently fold the mixture together until just combined, being careful not to shred the crab meat. Shape into 6 crab cakes (each about ½ cup) and place on the prepared baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This helps them set. Preheat a large nonstick pan to medium heat and coat with canola oil. When the oil is hot, place the crab cakes in the pan and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Be careful as oil may splatter. Serve immediately with tartar sauce or a squeeze of lemon. For the Quick Tartar Sauce Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Note: If you can only find jumbo lump crab meat, you may need to break the pieces up a bit. If the clumps are too large, the crab cakes won't hold together well.

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES



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A base of small crabmeat with larger pieces folded in saves money invisibly. For a splurge, use all backfin and lump when making these Maryland style crab cakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound small-size fresh crabmeat, such as special or claw
1 pound large-size fresh crabmeat, such as jumbo lump or backfin
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons), plus wedges, for serving
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup fine saltine crumbs (from about 30 crackers)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Tartar Sauce for Crab Cakes

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. Keeping each pound of crabmeat separate, turn out onto paper towels; pick through to remove any shells or cartilage.
  • In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, egg, mustard, Old Bay, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add crumbs and small-size crabmeat to mayonnaise mixture; stir well to combine. Gently fold in large-size crabmeat to mayonnaise mixture just until combined. Dividing evenly, form mixture into 8 cakes. To make ahead, see Cook's Notes.
  • Place cakes on prepared baking sheet; drizzle with melted butter. Broil until golden brown and warmed throughout, 12 to 15 minutes (move to lower shelf if tops brown too quickly). Serve with tarter sauce and lemon wedges.

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES



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A true Maryland crab cake contains as few fillers as possible, within only the freshest crabmeat in the mix.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 saltine crackers, crushed to fine crumbs
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for cartilage
1 large egg
2 1/2 tablespoons Homemade Mayonnaise, or prepared
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Dash hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons peanut oil
Horseradish Tartar Sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently mix together cracker crumbs, crabmeat, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. The mixture will be wet. Form about 1/4 of the crab mixture for each cake.
  • Heat peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Gently slide the cakes off a spatula into the oil. Saute until the crab cakes are golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet, and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with tartar sauce.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh crab meat, frozen crab meat will also work.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing will make them tough.
  • Be careful not to overcook the crab cakes. They should be cooked through, but still moist.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite tartar sauce or remoulade sauce.
  • For a healthier version of the crab cakes, use whole wheat bread crumbs and low-fat mayonnaise.

Conclusion:

Maryland crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. They are perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make delicious crab cakes that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish to make, give Maryland crab cakes a try. You won't be disappointed.

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