Chesapeake-Style Maryland Crab Cakes

Name: Chesapeake-Style Maryland Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole, Southern Recipes, American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Butter; 1 tsp Dijon Mustard; 1 whole Eggs; 1 lb Lump Crabmeat; 1 tbsp Mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Seafood Seasoning; 2 slices White Bread; 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

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Chesapeake-Style Maryland Crab Cakes highlight sweet, delicate lump crab with just enough Old Bay, Dijon, and Worcestershire to enhance without overpowering. The centers stay tender with a buttery sear on the outside, offering a satisfying contrast in each bite. Serve these for a special weeknight dinner or as an elegant appetizer at gatherings when fresh, briny seafood shines.

Prep15 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Put the crab meat in a large bowl and pick out any remaining shell pieces.
2

Tear the bread into small pieces and add it to the crab meat. Add the beaten egg, Old Bay seasoning, mayonnaise, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to the bowl. Mix by hand to avoid overworking the crab meat; try to keep the meat in lumps as much as possible. Shape the mixture into 6 patties.
3

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
4

Fry the patties in the hot butter until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.