Maryland Crab Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crab Mixture
Breadcrumb Coating
Cooking
Method
Preparation of Crab Mixture
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, gently mix together the fresh crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, chopped green onions, salt, black pepper, and the egg. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
- 2
Chill Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the crab mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Breadcrumb Coating
- 3
Prepare Coating
In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, chopped parsley, and paprika. Mix well to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Cooking
- 4
Form Crab Cakes
After chilling, remove the crab mixture from the refrigerator. Using your hands, form the mixture into patties, approximately 1/2 inch thick.
- 5
Coat Crab Cakes
Dredge each crab cake in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the crumbs adhere.
- 6
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- 7
Cook Crab Cakes
Add the crab cakes to the skillet in batches, being careful not to overcrowd. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- 8