Description
Indulge in the flavors of the Chesapeake Bay with this delightful Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe. Featuring succulent lump crab meat and a blend of savory seasonings, these baked crab cakes are perfectly golden and crispy on the outside, while tender and flavorful on the inside. Ideal for any gathering—be it a casual dinner or a festive celebration—these crab cakes can be served as an appetizer or main dish. Pair them with zesty lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce for an authentic taste of Maryland. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll impress your family and friends with this classic seafood dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
- ⅔ cup saltine cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat and saltine cracker crumbs using a silicone spatula to keep the crab meat intact.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and prepare a baking sheet by greasing it lightly.
- Form the crab mixture into mounds on the baking sheet without flattening them.
- Bake for about 12–14 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (85g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg