Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Maryland Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. fresh crabmeat or 4 (7 3/4 oz.) cans crabmeat, well drained; 4 slices white bread; 1 small bunch parsley; 1 small bunch fresh dill; 1/4 c. mayonnaise; 2 eggs; 1/4 c. vegetable oil; salt and pepper; 1 medium onion; 1 celery stalk; 1 red bell pepper; 2 1/2 c. corn kernels, defrosted or drained; 1/2 c. olive oil; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. mustard powder; 1/3 c. red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

2 lb. fresh crabmeat or 4 (7 3/4 oz.) cans crabmeat, well drained
4 slices white bread
1 small bunch parsley
1 small bunch fresh dill
1/4 c. mayonnaise
2 eggs
1/4 c. vegetable oil
salt and pepper
1 medium onion
1 celery stalk
1 red bell pepper
2 1/2 c. corn kernels, defrosted or drained
1/2 c. olive oil
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. mustard powder
1/3 c. red wine vinegar

1
Peel the onion and dice it.
2
Cut the celery stalk across into thin slices.
3
Dice the red
4
bell pepper.
5
Put the corn, onion and celery in a large bowl and add the bell pepper.
6
Combine thoroughly.
7
Put the oil, sugar and mustard powder in a medium bowl with salt and pepper.
8
Pour in the vinegar.
9
Whisk dressing ingredients together and pour over vegetable mixture.
10
Toss vegetables in dressing until thoroughly mixed.
11
Season to taste. Cover and let stand at room temperature to allow the flavors to mellow, 2 to 4 hours.
12
If using fresh crabmeat, pick over the crabmeat with your fingers, discarding any cartilage or shell and place in a bowl.

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. fresh crabmeat or 4 (7 3/4 oz.) cans crabmeat, well drained, 4 slices white bread, 1 small bunch parsley, 1 small bunch fresh dill, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Maryland Crab Cakes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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