Maryland Style Crab Cakes

Found in SL April 2026 issue

 

1/2 cup saltine crackers, crushed

3 tbsp mayo

1 tbsp yellow mustard

1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning

1/2 tsp hot sauce

1 large egg

1# lump blue crab meat

3 tbsp unsalted butter

1 lemon cut into wedges 

 

Stir together crackers, mayo, mustard, parsley, Worcestershire, Old Bay, hot sauce, and egg.

Gently fold in crab meat. Scoop and gently shape mixture into 6 balls, about 1/2c each); do not flatten.

Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.

Heat butter in a large cast iron skillet over med high heat. Add crab cakes and cook, gently turning once, until deeply golden and crisypy. about 4 minutes per side. 

Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges