maryland crab cakes (jumbo lump!)
These Maryland crab cakes are filled with big chunks of sweet crab meat, as little filler as possible, and plenty of Old Bay seasoning and dijon for bite. They’re pan-fried for the crunchiest crust and juicy interior!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10
- Category: Main
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 2 tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 lb jumbo lump crab meat, picked over for shell
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- canola oil, if shallow-frying (or any neutral high-heat oil)
- 2 tbsp melted butter, if broiling
- lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, mustard, hot sauce, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and plenty of black pepper. Whisk smooth.
- Add crab and breadcrumbs and mix very gently to combine (don’t shred the meat, but keep lumps intact). Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Divide crab mixture into 10 portions (about 1/3 cup each) and gently shape into patties.
- If pan-frying, heat 1/8-inch canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmery, but not smoking. Add the crab cakes and cook until the crust is deeply golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel.
- If broiling, arrange an oven rack 6- 10 inches below the heater element and preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Arrange crab cakes gently on the baking sheet and brush tops with melted butter. Broil for 12- 15 minutes, or until cooked through and tops are golden brown and crisp. Watch closely and if cakes are browning too quickly, move the pan to a lower rack.
- Serve hot, with lemon wedges and your choice of sauce (see post for suggestions).
Notes
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 367mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2.9g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 9.4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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