Maryland Crab Cakes
A classic Maryland appetizer featuring fresh crab meat, seasoned to perfection and pan-fried until crispy.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lump crab meat fresh or canned
- 1 cup bread crumbs use Panko for extra crunch
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise full-fat or light
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, gently mix the crab meat, bread crumbs, and mayonnaise.
- Form the mixture into 8 small patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the crab cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Notes
For best results, refrigerate the crab mixture for 30 minutes before shaping into patties.