Easy Maryland Crab Cakes

Golden brown and crispy on the outside with tender crab and seasonings on the inside, these easy crab cakes deliver a ton of flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 287 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 8 saltine crackers, crushed
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 ½ teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 pound cooked crab claw meat, drained
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil for frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix crab, crushed crackers, egg, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, seafood seasoning, mustard, lemon zest, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Shape into 6 cakes and place in the refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Pour 1/8 inch vegetable oil into a large iron skillet or frying pan. Heat over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Remove cakes from the refrigerator and fry in the hot oil until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side.