New Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: New Maryland Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 2 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seafood seasoning; 1/2 lb. fresh crab meat; 1 tsp. olive oil; 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise; 1 Tbsp. minced onion; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 slice white bread; lemon wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
In mixing bowl, beat egg until foamy. Beat in mayonnaise, mustard, onion, seafood seasoning and salt. Pick over crab; discard any bits of cartilage.
3
Add crab to egg mix.
4
Tear bread into pieces and process in blender to make coarse crumbs.
5
Add to crab mixture and mix gently by hand. Shape into ovals about 1 1/4-inches thick.
6
On baking sheet, smear oil in two ovals slightly larger than crab cakes, allowing 1/2 teaspoon oil per oval. Arrange crab cakes on oiled ovals.
7
Bake on middle shelf of oven 15 to 20 minutes or until crab cakes are dry on top and lightly browned.
8
Immediately run a broad spatula carefully under crab cakes to loosen them from baking sheet without tearing. Invert onto dinner plates with well browned bottom side up. Garnish with lemon wedges.

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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 egg, 2 tsp. Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seafood seasoning, 1/2 lb. fresh crab meat, and more.

Yes, New 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.

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New Maryland Crab Cakes

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