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Maryland Crab Cakes

 


Hello readers,

     Today I will share you the process of making "Maryland Crab Cakes". Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the east coast of the United States. Maryland is known for fishing and it produces the most blue Crabs in the United States.

Ingredients:-

1. Jumbo lump crab meat- 450g.

2. Butter- 2tbsp.(melted).

3. Old Bay- 1-1/2tsp.

4. Worcestershire sauce- 2tsp.

5. Mayonnaise- 2-1/2tbsp.

6. Celery-1/4cup (finely chopped).

7. Fresh parsley- 2tbsp(finely chopped).

8. Lemon juice- 1tsp.

9. Dijon mustard- 1-1/2 tsp.

10. Panko breadcrumbs- 1/2cup.

11. Eggs- 2 large.

12. Salt- To taste.

13. Canola Oil- As required.


For Quick Tartar sauce:-

1. Mayonnaise- 1-1/2cup.

2. Sweet pickle- 2tbsp.

3. Dijon mustard- 1-1/2tsp.

4. Red onion- 1-1/2tbsp(minced).

5. Lemon juice- 2tbsp.

6. Salt-To taste.

7. Black pepper- To taste (freshly crushed).

Method:-

Step 1- Combine all ingredients mentioned above in a bowl. Covered and chill until ready to serve.


Preparation Method for crab cakes:-

Step 1- Take a large bowl. Combine eggs,Dijon mustard, mayonnaise,old Bay,salt,celery, parsley, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce. Mix well .

Step 2- Now add crab meat, panko, by using a rubber spatula gently fold the mixture together.( Don't shred the meat).

Step 3- Once all ingredients combine well. Shape into cakes.

Step 4- Take a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the crab cakes on baking sheet. Keep in the refrigerator for 1hour.

Step 5- Place a large non stick pan on medium heat. Coat the pan with canola oil. When oil will became hot, cook crab cakes for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown.

Step 6-  Once cakes will became golden brown. Take out them and transfer into kitchen towel.

Step 7- Before serving brush each cake with melted butter and serve hot with Tartar sauce.

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