The BEST Maryland Crab Cakes Packed with Lump Crab Meat!
Ingredients
- Crab1 lb
- Panko½ cups
- Mayonnaise6 tbsp
- Egg1
- Mustard1 tsp
- Lemon1 tsp
- Old Bay1 tsp
- Parsley · finely minced1 ½ tsp
- Salt¼ tsp
- Black pepper · ground¼ tsp
- Butter1 tbsp
- Tartar sauce
Instructions
- Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with butter and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, egg, mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay, parsley, salt and pepper until well combined.
- Add the crab meat and panko, folding gently with a spatula so the lumps stay as whole as possible.
- Scoop in heaping 1/3 cup portions, packing them firmly into the scoop. Place them on the buttered sheet, at least 2 inches apart, without flattening. Press back any loose pieces.
- Put a small piece of butter on the top center of each crab cake.
- Cover tightly and chill for at least 30 minutes, and up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Remove the cakes from the fridge and take off the plastic wrap.
- Bake on the center rack for 8 to 10 minutes, until heated through.
- For a browned top, switch to broil on high for the last 2 minutes.
Summarized from Sugar Spun Run's video. Watch it for the details.
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