Maryland-Style Crab Cakes
These crab cakes are made Maryland-Style with sweet lump crab, Old Bay and with little filler.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Chill Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade crab cakes, how to make crab cakes
Servings: 12 large crab cakes
Calories: 209kcal
- 30 saltine crackers
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh chives
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2-3 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 lbs. fresh lump crab meat
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- lemon wedges for serving
Add saltine crackers to food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, chives, Worcestershire sauce, old bay seasoning, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine well.
Add crab meat and saltine cracker crumbs and use a rubber spatula to gently fold everything together.
Line a large plate or platter with wax paper. Press crab mixture into a 1/2 cup measuring cup, then transfer to prepared baking sheet. Use your hands to lightly press together to make sure the crab cake isn’t falling apart.
Repeat with remaining crab mixture. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 450°F and spray a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer crab cakes to baking sheet.
Brush crab cakes with melted butter and bake in preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, until golden brown on top and around the edges.
Serve immediately, with lemon wedges.
- Crab cakes can also be chilled on baking sheet instead of a plate/platter.
- Recipe makes 12 large crab cakes, but can easily be cut in half if you only need 6.
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 940mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 513IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg