maryland crab cakes

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85 Pinches
Danville, PA
Updated on Aug 20, 2011

This is recipe from an old friend that I spent much time with fishing and crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay. It is simple and compliments the crab with no unnecessary fillers that take away from that sweet crab taste. Enjoy

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh jumbo or lump blue crab meat.
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 - eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 - small onion, grated
  • 1/2 tablespoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon old bay seasoning
  • 18 - ritz crackers,crumbled

How To Make maryland crab cakes

  • Step 1
    Combine all ingredients except crackers
  • Step 2
    Add cracker crumbs in as close to the time you will be sauteeing as possible so they don't get soggy
  • Step 3
    form into patties about the size of a hamburger
  • Step 4
    saute in frying pan on medium to high heat in butter,10 minutes each side
  • Step 5
    make sure crab cakes are crisp outside but moist inside

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