Restuarant-worthy Baltimore lump crab cakes with little filler and a secret ingredient–Ritz crackers!
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Top Drawer Crab Cakes
Ingredients: 1 lb jumbo lump blue crab meat 1 slice of loaf brioche, torn into tiny pieces 1/2 teaspoon good quality dry mustard (like Colman’s) 1-2 tablespoons Old Bay (depends on how Baltimore you are) 1 egg 1/4 cup mayonnaise Directions: Heat 1/2-inch canola oil in a large skillet. In […]
Baltimore-style Crab Cakes (the other way)
Ingredients: 3/4 lb blue crab meat* 15 saltines, crushed 1/2 teaspoon good quality dry mustard (like Colman’s) Old Bay to taste (I used less than usual because my crab was already seasoned) 1 egg 1/4 cup mayonnaise Directions: Heat 1/2-inch canola oil in a large skillet. Meanwhile, combine all ingredients […]
Matt’s Asian Fusion Crabcakes with Indonesian-Influenced Tartar Sauce
Ingredients: for the crabcakes: 2 lbs lump crab, checked for shell 2 slices of bread, crusts removed and torn into small pieces 1 cup minced garlic chives (or green onions/scallions) 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste* 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon ground […]
Crab Cakes with Dill & Capers
Ingredients: 1 shallot, minced 16 oz backfin blue crab meat 16 oz lump blue crab meat 2 eggs, beaten 2 thin slices sourdough bread, torn into small bits 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill […]
Rachel’s Homestyle Baltimore Crab Cakes
Ingredients: 1 shallot, minced 16 oz backfin blue crab meat 16 oz lump blue crab meat 2 eggs, beaten 2 slices white sandwich bread, torn into small bits 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1-2 tablespoons Old Bay 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place the crab […]