Maryland Crab Cakes

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

scaled from 4 servings
  • 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)

  1. Pick through the crab meat for shell, keeping the lumps whole.
  2. Whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, egg, Old Bay and chopped parsley together.
  3. Fold in the crab and crushed crackers with a light hand — do not compress it.
  4. Shape into four cakes and chill 20 minutes so they hold.
  5. Pan-fry in the butter 4 minutes per side until deep golden.
  6. Serve with lemon.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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