Jul 14 2026
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Cast Iron Maryland Crab Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

jumbo lump crab, romaine, tomato, tartar sauce, brioche bun, beach fries

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Tartar Sauce

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Crab Cakes Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the jumbo lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.

  2. 2

    Form Patties

    Using your hands, form the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties. Place them on a tray lined with parchment paper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

  3. 3

    Cook Crab Cakes

    Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the crab cakes to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Tartar Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix Tartar Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, lemon juice, chopped capers, and fresh dill. Mix well until smooth and set aside.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 5

    Prepare Buns

    Slice the brioche buns in half and toast them lightly on the skillet or in a toaster.

  2. 6

    Build the Sandwich

    On the bottom half of each toasted brioche bun, place a generous portion of shredded romaine lettuce, followed by a tomato slice, and then top with a crab cake. Spread a good amount of tartar sauce on the top half of the bun and place it on the sandwich.

  3. 7

    Serve with Fries

    Serve the crab cake sandwiches alongside beach fries for a complete meal.

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