Maryland Style Crab Cake

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Prep Time: 15 minutes | Servings: 8 crab cakes (3 oz each)

Simple, classic, and full of Chesapeake Bay flavor — these Maryland Style Crab Cakes let the sweet crab shine. With just a handful of ingredients like saltines, Dijon mustard, scallions, and Old Bay, this recipe keeps it traditional while delivering that authentic Maryland taste.

  • 1 lb Handy Crab Cake Combo

  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 egg

  • 1 sleeve saltine crackers, crushed

  • 1 ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 2 scallions (white & light green parts), finely chopped

  • 2 tsp seafood seasoning (like Old Bay)

  • Open the Handy Crab Cake Combo and place into a large bowl. Gently separate the larger lumps of crab and set aside.

  • Crush the saltine crackers by hand and sprinkle into the crab meat, tossing gently.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, scallions, and seafood seasoning.

  • Fold the mayonnaise mixture into the crab and cracker mixture.

  • Add the reserved crab lumps back in, gently folding to avoid breaking them.

  • Portion into ~8 cakes (about 3 oz each).

    • For broiling: Shape into half-dome style cakes.

    • For pan-frying: Press into flatter cakes, about 1.5 inches thick.

  • Broiling: Place crab cakes on a lightly greased baking sheet and broil until golden brown and heated through, about 8–10 minutes.

  • Pan-Frying: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook cakes for about 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.

  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges or tartar sauce.