Anne Arundel Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Anne Arundel Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh Maryland backfin or possibly lump crabmeat; 4 heaping Tbsp. Hellmann's real mayonnaise; 1/2-1 tsp. regular yellow mustard; 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 c. fresh grnd black pepper (see note); 2 tsp. salt (to taste); 1 tsp. baking pwdr; 1 pouch Saltine crackers from box (crushed with a rolling pin); 1 extra large egg, beaten well; 1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

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In a medium bowl, hand pick crabmeat and throw away any shell particles.
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Add in salt and pepper (you can alter your salt to taste but NOT the black pepper!)
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In another bowl, mix all wet ingredients.
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Gently fold mix into crabmeat.
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Add in baking pwdr, parsley, and about 1/4 c. of crushed Saltines to your crabmeat; again mix in very gently.
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On a plate, place your crushed Saltines and scoop a medium sized crab cake from your mix in your hands.
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Coat with cracker again just sufficient to cover your cake.
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In a skillet heat oil for frying (preferably cast Iron pan) gently place crabcakes in frying temperature oil and brown proportionately on both sides.
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Be careful which your oil is not to warm and should never be smoking!!
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Crabcakes are ready when brown on both sides usually a few min per side.
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Don't overcook!
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Drain on paper towels serve immediately.
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Yields about six crab cakes.
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Enjoy!
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Cook's Note: For a less spicy version, use less pepper than the original recipe calls for, adjusting to your taste (3/4 Tbsp.
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suggested).
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Submitted by: Dave R.

745

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh Maryland backfin or possibly lump crabmeat, 4 heaping Tbsp. Hellmann's real mayonnaise, 1/2-1 tsp. regular yellow mustard, 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Anne Arundel Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!