Delmarva Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Delmarva Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup finely chopped onion; ½ cup finely chopped celery; 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon plain nonfat yogurt; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon drained capers; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, if desired; 1 lb blue lump crabmeat, picked over; 1 cup finely crushed Ritz cracker; lemon wedge, for serving

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon plain nonfat yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon drained capers
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, if desired
1 lb blue lump crabmeat, picked over
1 cup finely crushed Ritz cracker
lemon wedge, for serving

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In a med.
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skillet, melt the butter over med.
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low heat.
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Add the onion and clery and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft.
5
In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, baking soda, Old Bay, parsley, capers, black pepper and cayenne.
6
Add the cooled onion and celery and the crabmeat and toss gently but thoroughly to combine.
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Preheat oven to 450 and lightly grease a large baking sheet.
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Place the cracker crumbs in a shallow dish.
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Using a 1/4 cup measure, scoop the crab mixture into 12 mounds.
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Dust your hands liberally with the cracker crumbs and shape the mounds of crab into 2 1/2inch patties.
11
Thoroughly coat the patties with crumbs and arrange on the baking sheet.
12
Bake the crab cakes in the middle of the oven for 20 mins, turning once, until golden all over.
13
Serve warm with lemon wedges.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup finely chopped onion, ½ cup finely chopped celery, 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Delmarva Crab Cakes 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.

Delmarva Crab Cakes

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