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Authentic Maryland Crab Cakes

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins

 1 lb Back Fin (Lump) Blue Crab Meat
 ½ cup Saltine Crackers (about 1/2 sleeve per 1/2 cup)
 ½ tsp Old Bay
 ½ tsp Dry Mustard
 1 Egg
 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
 ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
1

Empty crab meat in a large bowl and lightly feel for any pieces of shell. If found, remove.

2

In a plastic bag, crush saltine crackers until fine but not completely pulverized.

3

In a separate bowl, combine egg, mayonnaise, Old Bay, dry mustard, and parsley and mix well.

4

Add crackers and egg mixture to crab and gently combine ingredients.

5

Form crab mixture into four equal size cakes and cook using preferred method until golden brown

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Crab Cake

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 453
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.8g12%

Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 403mg135%
Sodium 1443mg61%
Potassium 1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.1g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 81.7g164%

Calcium 26%
Iron 19%
Vitamin D 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.