Maryland Crab Cakes
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American · 60 min · Shellfish · pescatarian, low-carb, high-protein
435 cal
32g protein
16g carbs
27g fat
per serving · estimated
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup saltine crackers
- 1 tsp old bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp butter
Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)
- Pick through the crab meat for shell, keeping the lumps whole.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, egg, Old Bay and chopped parsley together.
- Fold in the crab and crushed crackers with a light hand — do not compress it.
- Shape into four cakes and chill 20 minutes so they hold.
- Pan-fry in the butter 4 minutes per side until deep golden.
- Serve with lemon.
Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.
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