Maryland Crab Cakes

Name: Maryland Crab Cakes
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise; 1 large egg; 1 Tbsp. mustard; 1 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning; 1 lb. lump crabmeat, shells and cartilage removed; 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1⁄4 cup tartar sauce; 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

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The crab flavor and spices are dominant in these cakes. Serve these cakes with classic tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

Serves: 4Hands-on: 10 minutesTotal: 35 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
1 Tbsp. mustard
1 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
1 lb. lump crabmeat, shells and cartilage removed
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1⁄4 cup tartar sauce
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F and place a skillet on a rack in the middle.
Step 2
Whisk together the mayonnaise, egg, mustard, and seasoning. Once the egg is completely incorporated, gently stir in the crabmeat. Be careful not to break up the lumps.
Step 3
Divide the mixture into four even pieces. Form each piece into a patty.
Step 4
Add the oil to the skillet and add the patties. Bake the patties for 12 minutes and flip. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes on the second side. Remove immediately from the skillet and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with tarter sauce and lemon wedges.