Crab Appetizer Maryland
Delight your taste buds with the iconic flavors of the Chesapeake Bay with this Crab Appetizer Maryland recipe, featuring tender lump crabmeat and the bold seasoning of Old Bay. These golden, bite-sized crab cakes are perfectly crisped in a skillet and bound with a light blend of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Panko breadcrumbs to create a delicate yet flavorful appetizer. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick 12-minute cook time, this recipe is ideal for entertaining or as an indulgent starter. Garnish with fresh parsley, serve with refreshing lemon wedges, and pair with your favorite hot sauce for a zesty kick. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly savory, these crab cakes are a true Maryland classic that will leave your guests craving more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces lump crabmeat
- 0.25 cups mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
- hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the lump crabmeat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley. Be careful not to break apart the crabmeat.
In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg, then add it to the crab mixture and stir to combine.
Gently fold in the Panko breadcrumbs until the mixture just comes together. Avoid overmixing as this may affect the texture.
Using clean hands or a scoop, form the mixture into small appetizer-sized crab cakes (about 2 tablespoons each). You should get around 12 crab cakes.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the crab cakes in the skillet, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Cook the crab cakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp. Transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side. Optionally, pair with your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.0 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 518 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 5892 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 101.2 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1578 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
