Original Old Bay Crab Cakes
A classic dish featuring the sweet flavor of crab meat, enhanced with Old Bay seasoning for a delicious crispy crab cake that can be served as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Crab Cake Mixture
- 2 slices dried bread, crusts removed
- 1 pound crab meat Use fresh or pasteurized crab meat for the best flavor.
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup green onions, chopped
- ½ cup bell pepper, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking
- Oil for frying Use an adequate amount for frying.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, chopped bread, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, green onions, and bell pepper. Mix gently to avoid breaking the crab meat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Form the mixture into patties.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Notes
Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days, or freeze them for longer storage.