Maryland Crab Cakes

These Maryland crab cakes are authentic. Growing up near the Chesapeake Bay, you learn that crabs are as valuable as gold. My mom made crab cakes every Friday in the summer, but I like my recipe just a tad better. Don't tell Mom.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 166 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 pound crabmeat
• 2 slices white bread, crusts trimmed
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
• 1 large egg, beaten

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Place crab meat in a large bowl; pick to remove any remaining shell pieces.

Step 3

Break bread into small pieces and add to crab meat. Add beaten egg, Old Bay seasoning, mayonnaise, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to the bowl. Mix by hand to avoid overworking crab meat; you want to keep the lumps of meat as much as possible. Form into 6 patties.

Step 4

Fry patties in hot butter until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.