I choose to bake these in the oven but they can also be pan fried in oil until golden brown.
Maryland lump crab cakes.
There s nothing like a good maryland crab cake.
These maryland crab cakes get the stamp of approval from locals and out of towners alike.
4 94 from 33 votes.
This classic lump crab cake recipe combines the flavors of lemon parsley and old bay seasoning but the most flavor is from the crab meat itself.
I ve never had a better crab cake in my life and i ve tried dozens.
1 pound jumbo lump handpicked maryland crabmeat.
Maryland jumbo lump crab cakes.
Real maryland crab cakes.
In a heavy skillet preferably a cast iron skillet heat olive oil or cooking spray.
For the best texture use lump crab meat little filler and bake the cakes in a very hot oven.
Use a 1 3 cup measure to portion out 6 crab cakes each 3 4 thick.
Maryland lump crab cakes.
These crab cakes are my grandma zelda s recipe and they have been in our family for generations.
Prep time 10 minutes.
I was born in maryland and i ve found that they just can t make crab cakes up here that even compare to the one s by the chespeake bay.
Refrigerate for one hour.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes then turn the crab cakes over and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until nicely browned.
Shape mixture into 12 crab cakes about 3 4 inch thick and place onto prepared baking sheet.
Fold in crab meat then fold in bread crumb mixture until well blended.
Fry crab cakes until browned on both sides turning only once about 5 minutes on each side.