HOW TO MAKE EASY MARYLAND STYLE CRAB-CAKES RECIPE

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

crab meat

🥗Healthier: imitation crab

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Imitation crab is lower in cost and calories

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers provide a similar texture at a lower cost

Dijon mustard

🥗Healthier: yellow mustard

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Yellow mustard is less spicy and more affordable

Add 1 can of lump crab meat to a bowl.

Add 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to the bowl.

Add 1 egg to the mixture.

Add 1/2 tablespoon mustard and 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise to the bowl.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the mixture and mix well.

If the mixture is too wet, add more breadcrumbs or a piece of fresh bread broken up.

Break up 1/2 slice of fresh bread and add it to the mixture to absorb moisture.

Form the mixture into crab cakes and place them on a tray.

Put the crab cakes in the freezer to firm up before cooking.

Remove the crab cakes from the freezer and place them in the broiler.

Broil the crab cakes until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Garnish the crab cakes before serving.

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