Classic Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
8 crab cakes
Ingredients
  • 14 saltine crackers
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoon half and half or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cut into 8 pats
Directions
  1. Set broiler to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silpat. Spray lightly with nonstick spray.
  2. Place saltines in a food processor and pulse to a fine crumb. Alternatively, crush with your hands. Set aside.
  3. Crack the egg into a small mixing bowl. Add the half and half, Worcestershire sauce and dijon. Whisk well.
  4. Place the crab meat in a medium mixing bowl (drain first if necessary). Add the crackers and stir gently until the crab meat is coated.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients over the crab mixture. Fold with a spatula until incorporated.
  6. To make the crab cakes, fill a 1/3 cup measuring cup with the crab mixture and turn out onto the baking sheet. This will make 7-8 crab cakes depending on how tightly you pack the crab mixture. Top each crab cake with a pat of butter.
  7. Place under the broiler for 10 minutes until golden. Serve with a lemon wedge.