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Maryland-Style Crab Cakes - Easy Seafood Recipe

Easy seafood recipes don’t get better than this! These Maryland-style crab cakes are packed with flavor, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keywords: easy homemade recipes, easy recipes for dinner, easy seafood recipes, healthy and easy recipes, homemade recipes, quick and easy recipes, seafood dinner recipes
Servings: 6 crab cakes
Author: Clara

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lump crab meat
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for frying)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley.
  2. Gently fold in the lump crab meat and crushed saltine crackers, ensuring the mixture holds together.
  3. Shape the mixture into 6 crab cakes and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the crab cakes for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  5. Serve hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

Notes

For best results, use fresh lump crab meat and avoid over-mixing. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.