Chesapeake Old Bay Crab Cakes

By Ellie

4 Person

20 Minutes

206 Calories

In Maryland, crab cakes are as familiar as bread and butter. This classic “from scratch” recipe features fresh lump crabmeat that is sensationally seasoned with OLD BAY, the choice spice of seafood lovers. (If you’ve never had a crab cake, please do yourself an enormous favor and try one. You’ll see what all the fuss is about.)

Ingredients

2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound lump crabmeat
1 egg beaten
1/2 tsp. French's Classic Yellow Mustard
2 tsp. McCormick®Parsley Flakes
2 tsp. OLD BAY® Seasoning
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 slices white bread crusts removed and crumbled

Method

01

In a large bowl mix bread mayo OLD BAY parsley mustard and egg until well blended. Gently stir in crabmeat. Shape into 4 patties.
02

Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Fry crab cakes about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through and golden brown. Sprinkle lovingly and liberally with OLD BAY. Smile. Serve.
03

Test Kitchen Tip: To broil instead of frying, place crab cakes on foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 10 minutes, turning once, or until golden brown on both sides.

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Chesapeake Old Bay Crab Cakes

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( By Ellie )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 206 Kcal
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 10 Mins
Total Time 20 Mins

02 Ingredients

2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 pound lump crabmeat

1 egg beaten

1/2 tsp. French's Classic Yellow Mustard

2 tsp. McCormick®Parsley Flakes

2 tsp. OLD BAY® Seasoning

2 tbsp. mayonnaise

2 slices white bread crusts removed and crumbled

03 Method

Step 1

In a large bowl mix bread mayo OLD BAY parsley mustard and egg until well blended. Gently stir in crabmeat. Shape into 4 patties.

Step 2

Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Fry crab cakes about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through and golden brown. Sprinkle lovingly and liberally with OLD BAY. Smile. Serve.

Step 3

Test Kitchen Tip: To broil instead of frying, place crab cakes on foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 10 minutes, turning once, or until golden brown on both sides.

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