Description
Chesapeake Bay Delight Crab Cakes showcase Maryland’s coastal culinary magic with premium lump crab meat and delicate seasonings. Crisp golden exteriors and tender interiors promise a seafood experience that will transport coastal flavors straight to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Seafood Ingredient:
- 1 pound (454 grams) jumbo lump crabmeat
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) minced green onions
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Seasoning and Breading Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup (120 grams) panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, delicately blend fresh crabmeat with creamy mayonnaise, finely chopped green onions, whisked egg, aromatic Old Bay seasoning, tangy Dijon mustard, robust Worcestershire sauce, bright lemon juice, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Tenderly incorporate half of the panko breadcrumbs, carefully preserving the delicate crab meat chunks to maintain their luxurious texture.
- Craft the mixture into 6 elegant circular patties, ensuring each cake is generously enrobed with the remaining crisp panko breadcrumbs for a perfect golden exterior.
- Warm a generous layer of oil in a expansive skillet over medium heat, reaching approximately 350°F.
- Carefully place the prepared crab cakes into the heated skillet, allowing them to transform into a rich, golden-brown masterpiece, approximately 4-5 minutes per side until achieving a crisp, delectable crust.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked crab cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, ensuring a light and pristine presentation.
Notes
- Maintain delicate crab texture by mixing ingredients gently to prevent breaking the tender meat into small pieces.
- Chill the formed crab cakes for 30 minutes before cooking to help them hold together and develop a crispier exterior.
- Use fresh, high-quality lump crabmeat for the best flavor and texture, preferably from blue crabs native to the Chesapeake Bay region.
- Swap panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg