Best Authentic Eastern Shore Maryland Crab Cakes Recipes

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REAL MARYLAND CRAB CAKES



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If the Maryland Flag weren't so cool, we'd probably fly a picture of a crab cake over the statehouse. Once you've had your first real one made with handpicked Maryland jumbo lump crab, you'll know why.

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound jumbo lump, handpicked Maryland crabmeat
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
5 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp prepared mustard
1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning or J.O. Crab Seasoning

Steps:

  • Combine breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and crab seasoning and mix well.
  • Pour mixture over crabmeat and fold in taking care not to break up the lumps.
  • Form into six cakes and pat until just firm, then deep fry in 350°F corn oil 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

EASTERN SHORE CRAB CAKES



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In Delaware, we're surrounded by an abundance of fresh seafood, particularly terrific crab. The secret to great crab cakes is fresh crab meat, not too much filler and not breaking up the crab too much. This recipe does all that. -Cynthia Bent, Newark, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Fold in crab. Shape into six patties., In a large skillet, cook crab cakes in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 calories, Fat 44g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 235mg cholesterol, Sodium 952mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

AUTHENTIC EASTERN SHORE MARYLAND CRAB CAKES



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Living in Talbot County, MD for 25 years, I have sampled many an Eastern Shore crab cake. I would say the defining qualities are lump crab meat, very little filling, and Old Bay. No veggies! I have tried many recipes, but I finally gave up and asked my friend, the owner of a relative's cookbook from the 1800s, for her recipe. I had to do a couple of favors to get it, so I am saving it here so I don't lose it. The recipe doubles just fine.

Provided by messystation

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 6 cakes, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons heavy cream (you may need to use a little more)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, crushed saltines (EnerG gluten free breadcrumbs also work well)
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients BUT the crab.
  • If the mixture seems a little dry, add more cream. You want cakes that are moist but firm enough to hold cakes together.
  • Fold in crab meat, making sure mixture is well-combined, but being careful not to break up the lumps too much.
  • Store in fridge for 1/2 hour or so.
  • Broil until first side is brown, then flip and do the same. (Some people like to pan fry or even deep fry. Just cook until browned).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.5, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 193, Sodium 913.2, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 38.9

AUTHENTIC MARYLAND CRAB CAKES



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This is what I did to make what were definitely the best crab cakes I've ever made, probably the best I've ever had.

Provided by afarrell727

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 33m

Yield 4 Crab Cakes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 beaten egg
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 -4 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning (probably more)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
5 Club crackers, pulverized
1 incredibly old hot dog bun, split and toasted, then crumbled and torn into very small pieces
1 1/2-2 lbs of leftover crabmeat, picked thru

Steps:

  • Whisk together the first 5 ingredients.
  • Stir in the bread and cracker bits.
  • Gently fold in the crab meat.
  • Portion into 4 medium to large mounds on a lined and greased quarter or half sheet pan. Don't pack it but do smooth it down and shape; make sure it is just barely tight enough to hold together.
  • Refrigerate on the sheet for 20 minutes to 6 hours.
  • Broil for 6 minutes on the highest setting then bake at 400 for 6 minutes or until internal temp is 120F when checked with an instant read probe.
  • I think all crackers would be fine, maybe even all bread, I used what I had open and was close to having to be tossed. I would add fresh parsley if I had it. I made sauces but they were not needed. Also, don't add salt, these were on the edge of being too salty for some, but were perfect for my taste. The best way to reduce salt, if you are worried, is to reduce the amount of Old Bay, maybe add a dash of hot sauce if you want the heat but not the salt. This is just how I made it, I'm sure there are substitutions or improvements possible.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.5, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 117.9, Sodium 1590.1, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 34.2

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