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Maryland Crab Cakes
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Maryland Crab Cakes

Sweet lump crab bound with just enough mayo and cracker crumbs, then pan-seared until golden. Serve with lemon and tartar sauce.

Prep20 min
Cook12 min
Total32 min
Serves4

What you'll need

12-inch nonstick skilletFor eggs, rice and quick sautés
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Mixing bowl setFor mixing and marinating
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Silicone spatula setFor stirring and flipping
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb lump crab meat
  • 1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp Dijon
  • 1 tsp Old Bay
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • lemon wedges

Steps

  1. Gently fold crab, crumbs, mayo, egg, Dijon, Old Bay, parsley and Worcestershire.
  2. Shape into 8 patties and chill 30 minutes.
  3. Brown in butter in a nonstick skillet 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  4. Serve with lemon and tartar sauce.

TipFold gently; breaking up the lumps loses the best part of the crab.