Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Maryland Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 saltine crackers; 1 lb lump crabmeat; 3 scallions, minced; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 large egg yolk; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

14 saltine crackers
1 lb lump crabmeat
3 scallions, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 lemon, cut into wedges

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["Process crackers in food processor until finely ground.", "Dry crabmeat well with paper towels.", "Using rubber spatula, gently combine crabmeat, 1/4 c cracker crumbs, scallions, melted butter, mayonnaise, egg yolk, mustard hot sauce and Old Bay in a large bowl.", "Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into tight, mounded cakes. Press top of each cake in remaining crumbs.", "Transfer crumb side down to a large plate and refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.", "Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat broiler. Grease an 8"" square area in center of rimmed baking sheet with softened butter.", "Transfer crab cakes to prepared baking sheet, crumb side down. Broil until crab cakes are golden brown, 12-15 minutes.", "Serve with lemon wedges."]

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 saltine crackers, 1 lb lump crabmeat, 3 scallions, minced, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Maryland 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.

Maryland Crab Cakes

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