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Baked Maryland Lump Crab Cakes

Baked Maryland Lump Crab Cakes showcase sweet, chunky crab bound lightly with breadcrumbs and perked up with Old Bay, mustard, and a touch of Worcestershire. They bake up golden with a tender interior and subtle herby notes from parsley. Ideal for a special weeknight dinner or as an elegant appetizer for gatherings.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyEasy
Baked Maryland Lump Crab Cakes
  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, combine bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, baking powder, parsley, mustard powder, and pepper; set aside.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, stir together egg product, butter, mayonnaise, and Worcestershire until smooth.

  4. 4

    Fold in the crab meat, then fold in the bread crumb mixture until well blended.

  5. 5

    Shape the mixture into twelve 3/4-inch-thick crab cakes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip the crab cakes; continue baking until nicely browned, 10 to 15 minutes more.