Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe: A Culinary Delight

Classic Maryland Crab Cakes

Ingredients:

1 pound crab meat
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

Pick through crab meat to ensure there are no shells.
In a mixing bowl, mix crab meat, mayonnaise, egg, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, Old Bay seasoning, and breadcrumbs until well blended.
Form mixture into 8 patties.
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Cook patties until golden brown on each side.

Crab Cake Benedict

Ingredients:

2 Classic Maryland Crab Cakes (see recipe above)
4 English muffins, split and toasted
4 eggs, poached
2 cups hollandaise sauce

Steps:

Place a crab cake on each English muffin half.
Top each crab cake with a poached egg.
Spoon hollandaise sauce over each egg.
Garnish with chopped chives.

Spicy Crab Cake Sliders

Ingredients:

1 pound crab meat
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
12 slider buns, split and toasted
1/2 cup spicy mayo (mayonnaise mixed with hot sauce)
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

Pick through crab meat to ensure there are no shells.
In a mixing bowl, mix crab meat, mayonnaise, egg, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, and breadcrumbs until well blended.
Form mixture into 12 small patties.
In a skillet, cook patties until golden brown on each side.
Spread spicy mayo on the bottom half of each slider bun.
Top with a lettuce leaf and a crab cake patty.
Place the top half of the slider bun on top and secure with a toothpick.

Conclusion

Maryland Crab Cakes are a beloved dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you prefer the classic recipe or want to experiment with new flavor combinations, there is no shortage of options. These recipes are just a few examples of the many possibilities, so get in the kitchen and start cooking!