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Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes

Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes: Easy, Juicy Recipe for Home Cooks

  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Discover the secrets to making perfect Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes that are easy, juicy, and packed with flavor!


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lump crab meat
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter, for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, and parsley.
  2. Mix until just combined, being careful not to break up the crab meat.
  3. Form the mixture into patties.
  4. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Cook the crab cakes for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  6. Serve hot with your favorite sauce.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, let the mixture chill for 30 minutes before forming patties.
  • Adjust the amount of Old Bay seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 crab cake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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