Maryland Crab Cakes

Maryland Crab Cakes PT30M https://img1.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1113/f7/5/203238/300x200x90.jpg Crab cakes come in lots of different forms, but in my humble opinion, the classic Maryland style is undoubtedly the best. 4 servings Ingredients: lemons, for serving 4 tbsp. salted butter, for frying, plus more as needed 1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked for shells but leave lumps intact 8 saltine crackers, crushed into crumbs 2 large or 4 small scallions, green parts only, very thinly sliced 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. mustard powder 2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 egg

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 20 Mins
Total Time 30 Mins

02 Ingredients

- lemons, for serving
- 4 tbsp. salted butter, for frying, plus more as needed
- 1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked for shells but leave lumps intact
- 8 saltine crackers, crushed into crumbs
- 2 large or 4 small scallions, green parts only, very thinly sliced
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. mustard powder
- 2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg

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03 Method

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, Old Bay, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, and scallions. Add the crushed saltine crackers and mix to combine. Add the crabmeat, then use a rubber spatula to gently mix, being very careful not to break up the lumps.
Step 2

Use a 1/2 cup measuring cup to portion out even mounds of the mixture. Use your hands to gently pack them together to form a cake, but don't pack too tight. Set the cakes on a sheet pan, then cover with plastic and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
Step 3

When ready to cook, heat 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add as many crab cakes as will fit in the pan without overcrowding (4 is a good number). Cook for about 3 minutes or until golden brown, then flip and cook on the other side. Add more butter if needed and repeat with the remaining crab cakes.
Step 4

Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side. If not serving immediately, keep crab cakes warm by covering and placing in a 200 degree oven for up to one hour.

04 Author

Ellie

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