How to Make Maryland Crab Cakes

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Crab cakes are best when kept simple and light. Try this recipe for an authentic Chesapeake Bay taste.

Step 1: Mix the wet ingredients
Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl and add the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard plus juice of half the lemon.

Tip
Squeeze the lemon juice into a small bowl to remove any seeds.

Step 2: Add the dry ingredients
Add the bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, parsley, and baking powder, and stir to combine.

Tip
Use panko, or Japanese breadcrumbs, for a light, crispy texture.

Step 3: Add the crabmeat
Add the crabmeat and shape into patties.

Step 4: Cook the cakes
Broil the crab cakes for five minutes.

Step 5: Serve
Cut the remaining lemon into wedges, garnish the crab cakes, and serve.

Did You Know?
Did you know? The Japanese spider crab can grow as wide as 13 feet.