Maryland Crab Cakes With Caper Sauce Recipe

Name: Maryland Crab Cakes With Caper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CRAB CAKES; 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat; 6 -8 saltine crackers, finely crushed; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons butter; CAPER SAUCE; 1 cup mayonnaise; 3 shallots, minced; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh; 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

CRAB CAKES
1 lb fresh lump crabmeat
6 -8 saltine crackers, finely crushed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons butter
CAPER SAUCE
1 cup mayonnaise
3 shallots, minced
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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SAUCE:
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Combine all of the caper sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
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Whisk together to combine and chill until crab cakes are ready.
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CRAB CAKES:
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Drain the crab meat and remove any bits of shell.
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Combine the crushed crackers, mayonnaise, egg, parsley, Old Bay, mustard, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Gently fold in the crab meat.
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Shape into 8 thin patties.
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Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the crab cakes and cook in batches 4-5 min on each side or until golden.
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Drain on paper towels and repeat with remaining crab cakes.
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Serve with caper sauce.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CRAB CAKES, 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, 6 -8 saltine crackers, finely crushed, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Maryland Crab Cakes With Caper Sauce 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 With Caper Sauce

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