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Classic Maryland Crab Cakes

Classic Maryland Crab Cakes

Make the perfect Classic Maryland Crab Cakes with this easy recipe. Let the freshness of the crab meat shine through with simple ingredients.
5 from 6 votes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lump, crabmeat
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Combine breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise parsley, Worcestershire sauce and mustard, mix well. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes
  • Gently stir in the lumped crab meat.
  • Form into six cakes and pat until just firm. Preheated the oil to 350 degrees. The oil should be deep enough to cover a third of the height of the crab cake.
    Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn and brown the other side.

Notes

 
 
Other Cooking Methods:
Baked: If you prefer to bake them baked, place the crab cakes on a greased baking tray and bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes, then turn and bake until golden brown, about 5-8 minutes more.
Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees. Place the crab cakes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
Keyword crab cakes, seafood, main course
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