Eastern Shore Crab Cakes Recipes

AUTHENTIC EASTERN SHORE MARYLAND CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients BUT the crab.
• If the mixture seems a little dry, add more cream. You want cakes that are moist but firm enough to hold cakes together.
• Fold in crab meat, making sure mixture is well-combined, but being careful not to break up the lumps too much.
• Store in fridge for 1/2 hour or so.
• Broil until first side is brown, then flip and do the same. (Some people like to pan fry or even deep fry. Just cook until browned).

EASTERN SHORE CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Fold in crab. Shape into six patties., In a large skillet, cook crab cakes in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned.,

EASTERN SHORE CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Place the crabmeat in a mixing bowl. Pick it with a fork and check to see that all the cartilage is removed. Add the egg, mayonnaise and mustard. Toss lightly together, using the fork so as not to shred the crabmeat too much.
• Add the seafood seasoning, parsley, minced onion, bread crumbs and grated lemon zest. Toss together lightly.
• Melt the butter over medium-high heat. Scoop up enough crab mixture to make a plump pattie about five inches in diameter. Place the crabcakes in the skillet and fry for three minutes or until a golden brown crust forms on the bottom. Flip the crabcakes over and continue to fry on the other side for another three or four minutes.
• Serve the crab cakes on soft hamburger buns or simply with a spoonful of tartar sauce.

MISS SHIRLEY'S EASTERN SHORE CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a medium-size bowl combine the first 7 ingredients.
• Now gently fold in the breadcrumbs and the egg mixture being careful not to break lumps thenshape into 12 slightly flattened balls, chilling them for at least an hour.
• Fry by pouring oil into the skillet to a depth of about 1 1/2 inches. Heat the oil to 370° and fry the crab cakes, a couple at a time, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spatula to paper towels to drain.
• To broil:.
• Place crab cakes under a preheated broiler, turning to cook evenly, until nicely browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• Serve with soda crackers and tartar sauce.

CHRIS FRENCH'S EASTERN SHORE CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Pick over the crab to remove any tough pieces of shell or cartilage. Leave the crab meat in as large lumps as possible. Put the crab meat in a mixing bowl.
• Put the cornflakes in the container of a food processor or electric blender and blend to make the flakes as fine as possible.
• Blend the mustard, egg, salt, pepper, mayonnaise and parsley. Spoon and scrape this over the crab. Sprinkle with the crumbs and blend gently but thoroughly. Divide the mixture into six portions of equal size.
• Lay out six squares or rectangles of plastic wrap, one at a time on a flat surface. Put one portion of crab mixture in the center. Fold the sides of the plastic wrap over to neatly and compactly enclose the crab mixture. Flatten each portion to make six crab cakes, each about an inch thick or slightly less. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Heat the oil in a skillet to a depth of about half an inch. If necessary, add more oil. Heat to a temperature of 350 degrees. It may be best to cook the crab cakes in two batches. Cook each batch for two and one-half minutes, total cooking time, turning the cakes once. They should be golden brown on both sides. Drain on absorbent toweling. Serve with tartar sauce on the side.