Best Miss Shirleys Eastern Shore Crab Cakes Recipes
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
Print Recipe These Maryland crab cakes get two thumbs up from locals and out-of-towners alike. This classic lump crab cake recipe combines the simple flavors of lemon, parsley, and Old Bay Seasoning but the most important flavor is from the crab meat itself. For the best texture, use lump crab meat, fold meat gently, use very little filler, and bake the cakes in a hot oven. There's nothing pretentious about this crab cake, and there are no taste masks. There was nothing but pure, delicious crab meat, and enough of it. To bind the crabmeat together, you add just enough egg and fresh bread crumbs. The greatest cakes are made with white sandwich bread, which is light and flaky at the same time. Use just enough Old Bay seasoning to give the crab a hint of flavor without overpowering it. Crab cakes are delicious as a main course or as a sandwich on toasted bread. Mini crab cakes make excellent finger food when made smaller. You'll always have a quick supper recipe on hand, as well as an excellent crowd-pleasing appetizer, with this recipe. They're also delicious as leftovers. Maryland crab cakes are frequently flattened into patties when cooked on the stove so that the center cooks. I recommend preparing large jumbo-style crab cakes at a high oven temperature. They cook quickly and are really plump. Let's get started! What you'll need to make this Maryland Crab Cakes recipe As someone who grew up on Maryland's Eastern Shore, I can attest to the fact that this recipe gets the fundamentals correctly. Fresh lump backfin and just enough filling to hold it together are really the only ingredients in the best homemade crabcakes. This recipe, out of all the ones I've tried over the years, comes the closest to perfection. Crab meat Mayonnaise Breadcrumbs Parsley Salt and Pepper Dry mustard Worchestershire sauce Honey Eggs Butter Extra virgin olive oil INGREDIENTS Jumbo lump backfin crab meatDuke's mayonnaisePlain breadcrumbsFresh parsleySalt and pepperDry mustardWorcestershire sauceHoneyOld Bay SeasoningEggsButterExtra virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS Step One: Check the crab meat for shells This is a very important step. You don't want anyone choking or getting hurt from shells. Some crab comes "cleaner" than others and you don't want to make any assumptions. Pick through the meat carefully so that you don't lose the shape of the lumps. After all, that lump is what makes a Maryland-style crab cake! Step Two: Mix the crab cakes Mix together all ingredients except for crab and butter. Add in crab and mix well with your hands. Once mixed well (without losing the shape of the lump) Measure out 1/2 cup size mounds and form 5-6 medium-sized crab cakes. For crab balls In miniature measure 1 generous tablespoon and roll into a ball shape. Crab balls are a perfect party "pick-up" food. Note: if the meat isn't sticking together well enough, adjust the bread crumbs if needed I find that if I am using my hands for the making of the cakes, I can dip my hand in the bread crumbs and use what sticks to my hand and that's just enough to hold it all together. On the other hand, if the meat is too dry, add a little mayo. Step Three: Pan-fry or broil the crab cakes I prefer to pan-fry these cakes over medium-high heat in a butter and olive oil combination. You may also choose to broil your crab cakes. Broiling takes more babysitting and if you lose track of your crab cakes you can burn them in the broiler. I don't like to risk burning crab cakes. Click here for more delicious Eastern Shore Recipes!
Provided by Georgia Marsh
Categories Seafood
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pick through the meat carefully so that you don't lose the shape of the lumps and remove any shells you may find
- Mix together all ingredients except for crab and butter. Add in crab and mix well with your hands. Once mixed well (without losing the shape of the lump) Measure out 1/2 cup size mounds and form 5-6 medium-sized crab cakes. For crab balls In miniature measure 1 generous tablespoon and roll into a ball shape. Crab balls are a perfect party "pick-up" food. Note: if the meat isn't sticking together well enough, adjust bread crumbs if needed I find that if I am using my hands for the making of the cakes, I can dip my hand in the bread crumbs and use what sticks to my hand and that's just enough to hold it all together. On the other hand, if the meat is too dry, add a little mayo.
- I prefer to pan-fry these cakes over medium-high heat in a butter and olive oil combination. You may also choose to broil your crab cakes. Broiling takes more babysitting and if you lose track of your crab cakes you can burn them in the broiler. I don't like to risk burning the crab cakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350
EASTERN SHORE CRAB CAKES
Steps:
- Place the crabmeat in a mixing bowl. Pick it with a fork and check to see that all the cartilage is removed. Add the egg, mayonnaise and mustard. Toss lightly together, using the fork so as not to shred the crabmeat too much.
- Add the seafood seasoning, parsley, minced onion, bread crumbs and grated lemon zest. Toss together lightly.
- Melt the butter over medium-high heat. Scoop up enough crab mixture to make a plump pattie about five inches in diameter. Place the crabcakes in the skillet and fry for three minutes or until a golden brown crust forms on the bottom. Flip the crabcakes over and continue to fry on the other side for another three or four minutes.
- Serve the crab cakes on soft hamburger buns or simply with a spoonful of tartar sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 177, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 491 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
EASTERN SHORE CRAB CAKES
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
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
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
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
MISS SHIRLEY'S EASTERN SHORE CRAB CAKES
Provided by John Shields
Categories Shellfish Appetizer Fry Lunch Seafood Crab Summer Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium-size bowl, thoroughly combine the eggs, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice crab seasoning, parsley, mayonnaise and mustards.
- Place the crabmeat in a large bowl gently fold in the breadcrumbs and the egg mixture so as not to break up the lumps. Shape into 12 slightly flattened balls and chill for at least 1 hour.
- To fry the crab cakes:
- Pour oil into the skillet to a depth of about 1 1/2 inches. Heat the oil to 370° and fry the crab cakes, a couple at a time, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spatula to paper towels to drain.
- To broil:
- Place crab cakes under a preheated broiler, turning to cook evenly, until nicely browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Serve with soda crackers and tartar sauce.
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