How To Make The Best Crab Cakes Ever! | Maryland Style Crab Cakes

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

Start by preparing 1.5 pounds of lump and jumbo lump crab meat.

Crush saltine crackers in a Ziploc bag or food processor to make crumbs.

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, Old Bay hot sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, sweet pickle juice, Old Bay seasoning, all-purpose seasoning, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Mix well.

Add 1 egg to the mixture and whisk until combined.

Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break the lumps.

Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup of saltine cracker crumbs and fold in until just combined.

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil.

Form the crab mixture into patties and place them on the baking sheet.

Sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning and bake for 12-15 minutes.

Broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the tops, brushing with melted butter during the last 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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