Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes

Classic Baltimore crab cakes featuring jumbo lump crab meat bound with crushed saltines and a tangy mayo mixture, pan-fried until golden and crispy. Served with fresh lemon wedges.

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Nutrition

High in protein from crab meat but also high in fat and sodium from mayonnaise, crackers, and sauces, with moderate cholesterol content.

21% of daily energy
11 g
Carbs
32 g
Total fat
24 g
Protein
Nut FreePeanut FreePescatarianSesame FreeSoy Free

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.


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Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes

Food & Wine (Andrew Zimmern)

4

servings

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Ingredients
Mayonnaise
0.5 cup Mayonnaise
Egg
1 large Egg beaten
Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
Worcestershire Sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
Hot Sauce
0.5 teaspoon Hot Sauce
Jumbo Lump Crab Meat
1 pound Jumbo Lump Crab Meat picked over
Saltine Crackers
20 Saltine Crackers finely crushed
Canola Oil
0.25 cup Canola Oil
Lemon Wedges
Lemon Wedges for serving

Equipment
Small bowl

Small bowl

Whisk

Whisk

Medium bowl

Medium bowl

Large skillet

Large skillet


Instructions
1
In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the egg, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce until smooth.
2
In a medium bowl, lightly toss the crabmeat with the cracker crumbs. Gently fold in the mayonnaise mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3
Scoop the crab mixture into eight 1/3-cup mounds; lightly pack into 8 patties, about 1 1/2-inches thick. In a large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the crab cakes and cook over medium-high heat until deeply golden and heated through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the crab cakes to plates and serve with lemon wedges.
Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes

Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes

Food & Wine (Andrew Zimmern)

4

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

Classic Baltimore crab cakes featuring jumbo lump crab meat bound with crushed saltines and a tangy mayo mixture, pan-fried until golden and crispy. Served with fresh lemon wedges.

american
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Ingredients
Mayonnaise
0.5 cup Mayonnaise
Egg
1 large Egg beaten
Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
Worcestershire Sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
Hot Sauce
0.5 teaspoon Hot Sauce
Jumbo Lump Crab Meat
1 pound Jumbo Lump Crab Meat picked over
Saltine Crackers
20 Saltine Crackers finely crushed
Canola Oil
0.25 cup Canola Oil
Lemon Wedges
Lemon Wedges for serving

Equipment
Small bowl

Small bowl

Whisk

Whisk

Medium bowl

Medium bowl

Large skillet

Large skillet


Instructions
1
In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the egg, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce until smooth.
2
In a medium bowl, lightly toss the crabmeat with the cracker crumbs. Gently fold in the mayonnaise mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3
Scoop the crab mixture into eight 1/3-cup mounds; lightly pack into 8 patties, about 1 1/2-inches thick. In a large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the crab cakes and cook over medium-high heat until deeply golden and heated through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the crab cakes to plates and serve with lemon wedges.

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Nutrition

High in protein from crab meat but also high in fat and sodium from mayonnaise, crackers, and sauces, with moderate cholesterol content.

21% of daily energy
11 g
Carbs
32 g
Total fat
24 g
Protein
Nut FreePeanut FreePescatarianSesame FreeSoy Free

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.