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the best maryland crab cakes recipe little filler

4 Secrets to the Best Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe Little Filler


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4 crab cakes 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Classic Maryland crab cakes packed with fresh crab meat and minimal filler for maximum flavor.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb jumbo lump crab meat
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Gently mix crab meat, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, and parsley in a bowl.
  2. Shape into 4 equal patties.
  3. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook crab cakes for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Handle crab meat gently to avoid breaking lumps.
  • Refrigerate patties for 30 minutes before cooking if they feel too soft.
  • Use fresh crab for best results.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 crab cake
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

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