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Old Bay Crab Cake Recipe: The Ultimate Maryland Jumbo Lump Guide

This premium Old Bay Crab Cake Recipe features jumbo lump crab meat with a crispy, golden-brown sear. A minimalist binder ensures the large, succulent crab chunks remain the star of this authentic Maryland-style dish.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 3 cakes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Maryland
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crab Cake Ingredients
  • 1 lb Jumbo Lump Crab Meat 454g, fresh and picked for shells
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning 6g
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs 60g
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise 60ml
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard 5g
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley 8g, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce 5ml
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter 30g, for searing
  • 2 tbsp Neutral Oil 30ml, like canola or grapeseed
Sauce & Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise 120ml
  • 1 tbsp Capers 15g, drained and minced
  • 1 wedge Lemon for garnish and juice

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet For even heat and golden crust
  • 1 Fish Spatula Thin and flexible for delicate flipping
  • 1 Mixing Bowl Large enough to fold ingredients gently

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a large bowl, whisk egg, mayo, mustard, Old Bay, and Worcestershire until smooth. Stir in chopped parsley.
  2. Gently fold in jumbo lump crab meat and panko. Use a spatula to keep lumps intact; do not over-mix. Chill for 30-60 minutes.
Cook the Cakes
  1. Form the mixture into three thick, round cakes (about 1.5 inches thick).
  2. Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear cakes for 4-5 minutes per side until deep golden-brown with charred edges.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalProtein: 21gFat: 22gFiber: 1g

Notes

Always chill the crab mixture before searing to prevent the cakes from falling apart.
Use a fish spatula to maintain the integrity of the charred edges.
Keyword Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes,Maryland Crab Cakes,Old Bay Crab Cake Recipe

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