Description
These Maryland Crab Cakes are a flavorful and classic seafood dish featuring lump crab meat mixed with a tangy and seasoned base, lightly baked or pan-fried to golden perfection. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, served with lemon wedges and remoulade sauce for an authentic Maryland dining experience.
Ingredients
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Crab Cake Mixture
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 dash Hot Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/4 cup Green Onions, sliced
- 1 pound Lump Crab Meat
- 1/2 cup Saltine Crackers, crushed
For Cooking and Serving
- 1 spray Cooking Spray
- 2 wedges Lemon Wedges
- 1 cup Remoulade Sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and sliced green onions. Stir until the ingredients are fully blended to create a flavorful base.
- Add Crab and Crackers: Gently fold in the lump crab meat and crushed saltine crackers, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much to maintain texture.
- Shape Crab Cakes: Using your hands, form the mixture into individual crab cakes, shaping them evenly, and place each on a lined baking sheet for cooking.
- Apply Cooking Spray: Lightly spray the tops of the crab cakes with cooking spray to help achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior during cooking.
- Cook the Crab Cakes: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 10-12 minutes or pan-fry on medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side until the crab cakes are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish the crab cakes with lemon wedges and serve with remoulade sauce for dipping, enhancing the classic Maryland flavors.
Notes
- Handle crab meat gently to keep the lumps intact for better texture.
- For a healthier option, baking is preferable to pan-frying.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
- Saltine crackers provide a light, crispy texture without overpowering the crab flavor.
- Remoulade sauce complements the crab cakes with a tangy and creamy dip.
