Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe With Ritz Crackers

Ritz or butter crackers processed into crumbs make the best binder.

Maryland crab cakes recipe with ritz crackers.

I have lived in maryland minutes from the chesapeake bay for 25 years and this is practically identical to mine i just use 12 crushed ritz crackers no bread crumbs but i will try chef john s version. Enjoy all our early show recipes. I added probably 1 cup of bread crumbs to keep the crab mix together. Place the crab meat parsley and ritz crackers into a separate bowl.

I split the recipe you half an egg by beating it and using 2 tbpns of the egg and made 4 generous cakes big enough for an entree. If you are looking for a true maryland crab cake look no further. For the best texture use lump crab meat little filler and bake the cakes in a very hot oven. Portion into 5 ounce cakes and pan fry or bake at 375 f for 12 15 minutes or until evenly browned on both sides and cakes reach an internal temperature of 165 f.

Put crab cakes in oven on medium height rack. I m from texas where we think of a crab cake as sticking together. These maryland crab cakes get the stamp of approval from locals and out of towners alike. Crab meat in a can for 11 99 was what i used.

If you want something that makes an actual cake this isn t it. After 3 minutes of initial cooking time open oven to turn crab cakes over. It worked fine for both the small size and lump meat. 15 000 crab cakes with creole mustard sauce saveur.

Old bay seasoning lemon juice red bell pepper dijon mustard and 5 more. In a large skillet heat the oil until shimmering. I have read other reviews and i understand that apparently crab cakes from maryland are supposed to fall apart. Maryland crab cakes bariatric eating.

Mix very lightly to combine. 1 pound of jumbo crab meat. So if you re looking for a traditional maryland crab cake this may be it. Set oven on broil around 450 and place crab cakes a non stick sprayed cookie sheet.

Lightly pack into 8 patties about 1 1 2 inches thick. The best crab cakes ritz crackers recipes on yummly crab cakes with sriracha aioli paleo cajun crab cakes with remoulade sauce baked crab cakes with remoulade sauce. Made with crab crackers dijon mustard mayo worcestershire and spices. Cover with foil and refrigerate at least 1 hour before cooking.

Put the crab cakes on a large platter or cookie sheet as they re shaped. I brushed the butter on the cakes and flipped them near the end to have both sides crunchy. This classic lump crab cake recipe combines the flavors of lemon parsley and old bay seasoning but the most flavor is from the crab meat itself.