Description
Traditional Baltimore Crab Cakes made with fresh crab meat and classic seasonings, pan-fried to golden perfection for a crispy exterior and moist, flavorful interior. Perfect for a quick and delicious seafood meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Crab Cake Mixture
- 1 pound fresh crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Frying and Serving
- 1/4 cup butter, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, chopped parsley, bread crumbs, and lemon juice. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to your preference and mix gently to maintain the crab’s texture.
- Form Crab Cakes: Shape the crab mixture into 8 to 10 evenly sized crab cakes, pressing them gently so they hold together without falling apart when cooking.
- Heat Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it is hot and begins to sizzle, ready for frying.
- Cook Crab Cakes: Place the crab cakes in the hot skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Cook until each side is golden brown and the cakes develop a crispy crust.
- Drain: Remove the crab cakes from the pan and place them on paper towels to absorb any excess butter and maintain crispness.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the cakes.
Notes
- Use fresh lump crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
- Avoid over-mixing the crab mixture to keep the crab meat intact.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially the Old Bay seasoning for authentic flavor.
- If desired, substitute butter with oil or clarified butter for frying to reduce browning risk.
- These crab cakes can be served as an appetizer or main dish alongside a fresh salad or coleslaw.
