Maryland Style Crab Cakes Baked

If you want something that makes an actual cake this isn t it.

Maryland style crab cakes baked.

Feel free to use a less expensive option or a blend. I have read other reviews and i understand that apparently crab cakes from maryland are supposed to fall apart. Saute in pan with a little oil for about 5 minutes on each side. At the national hard crab derby in crisfield maryland these scrumptious crab cakes won me first place.

First use only fresh lump blue crab not canned. And do not shred it. That is unforgivable add 1tablespoon give or take depending upon your tast. These maryland crab cakes get the stamp of approval from locals and out of towners alike.

This simple crab cake recipe features old bay seasoning. French s classic yellow mustard parsley flakes mayo and egg form the flavorful base for a deliciously golden brown crabmeat filled patty. Add in the crab meat being sure to mix evenly. Try a crabcake sandwich.

Lightly pack into 8 patties about 1 1 2 inches thick. Betsy hedeman timonium maryland. In a large skillet heat the oil until shimmering. So if you re looking for a traditional maryland crab cake this may be it.

You can also broil them until brown. I m from texas where we think of a crab cake as sticking together. Shape mixture into 12 crab cakes about 3 4 inch thick and place onto prepared baking sheet. Add an egg to help bind the ingredients.

This may require you to flip them depending on your pan. This classic lump crab cake recipe combines the flavors of lemon parsley and old bay seasoning but the most flavor is from the crab meat itself. Crab has always been my favorite type of shellfish but i have never really cared much for crab cakes. My family loved these.

Scoop the crab mixture into eight 1 3 cup mounds. For the best texture use lump crab meat little filler and bake the cakes in a very hot oven. I entered them on a whim after trying many crab cake recipes for my family. Serve with tartar sauce and lemon.

Gently check for cartlidge. I found this recipe not so great. The overpowering presence of seasoned breadcrumbs used in most recipes interferes with the sweet and delicate flavors of the fresh lump crabmeat. I added probably 1 cup of bread crumbs to keep the crab mix together.

Fold in crab meat then fold in bread crumb mixture until well blended. Makes 6 large or 9 medium crabcakes. Maryland crab cakes pride themselves on being jumbo lump but since it is so expensive most of them are a mix of jumbo lump and other type of meat. Serve with a fresh slice of lemon tomatoes and lettuce for a refreshing yet savory dish.