Maryland Crab Cake Delight Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of Maryland with this delectable crab cake recipe, featuring jumbo lump crab meat and a hint of Old Bay seasoning. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Gently sort through the crab meat to remove any shells or cartilage.
- Combine the panko breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Gently combine the crab meat, breadcrumb mixture, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, dill, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Divide the crab mixture into 6 portions and shape each into a round crab cake, about 1 ½ inches thick.
- Chill the crab cakes in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Heat the melted butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the crab cakes for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the crab cakes hot with your favorite tartar sauce or cocktail sauce.
Notes
Be gentle when handling the crab meat to avoid breaking up the lumps.