Crabcakes Baltimore Style Recipes

Steps:

• Finely crush the saltine crackers in your hands and place in a large bowl. Add the crabmeat, reserving any crab juice in a separate small bowl.
• To the bowl with the crab juice, add the mayonnaise egg, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce; whisk until smooth. Season with black pepper.
• Gently fold the mayonnaise mixture into the crab and saltines. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Scoop the crab mixture into six patties, about 1 1/2-inches thick. Be careful not to handle the mixture too much.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over moderately high heat until shimmering. Add the crab cakes and cook until deeply golden and heated through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the crab cakes to plates and serve with lemon wedges.

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl combine the eggs, celery, saltines, mayonnaise, mustard, Old Bay Seasoning, pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, scallions, salt and pepper, and blend well. Add the crab meat, folding it in lightly without breaking it up.
• Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions. Shape them into hamburger-like patties. Dredge them lightly in the bread crumbs.
• Heat approximately 2 tablespoons of the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Saute the crab cakes 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown, using the remaining 2 tablespoons oil if necessary. Drain on paper towels immediately. Serve the crab cakes with this French Creole-inspired remoulade sauce.

Steps:

• Whisk together the first 7 ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
• Spread the crabmeat on a cookie sheet and carefully remove any bits of shell. Transfer to a large bowl and toss gently with the bread. Spoon the wet mix over the crabmeat and gently fold until just combined. Allow the
• mixture to rest in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
• Shape the mixture into 12 even-sized cakes (approximately 4 ounces each). Chill the crab cakes for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight to firm up.
• Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the crab cakes, turning once, until golden brown and heated through. (Alternatively, bake in a preheated 400 degree F. oven for 15 to 20 minutes.)
• Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients except crab meat.
• Fold in crab meat.
• Divide mixture into 4 parts and shape into cakes approximately 3/4” thick.
• Pan fry the cakes in a little peanut oil or canola oil.
• Serve hot, garnished with lemon.

Steps:

• Whisk first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add crab; fold to blend. Stir in 3/4 cup panko, chives, salt, and pepper. Divide into 6 equal portions. Form each into 1"-thick patties. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes. Line a platter with lettuce leaves.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place remaining 1/2 cup panko on a plate. Coat cakes with panko. Fry until golden brown and crisp, 3-4 minutes per side. Arrange atop lettuce; serve with lemon wedges.

Steps:

• Crab cakes: Spread the crab meat out in a flat pan and sprinkle the crushed saltines over the top.
• In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, egg, mustard, Worcestershire and tobasco.
• Pour the mayonnaise over the crab meat and gently toss or fold the ingredients together, taking care not to break up the lumps of crab meat.
• Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minute.
• before forming the cakes.
• Form the cakes by hand or with an ice cream scoop into 8 mounds about 3" in diameter and 3/4" thick.
• Do NOT pack the mixture too firmly.
• The cakes should be as loose as possible, yet still hold their shape.
• Place the cakes on a tray or platter lined with wax paper, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cooking.
• Tartar sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, dill pickles, onion, parsley and dill pickle juice.
• Chill for at least 1 hour.
• To fry: Pour oil into a heavy skillet to a depth of about 1 ½".
• Heat oil and fry crab cakes, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 4 minute.
• on each side.
• Remove with a slotted utensil to a paper towel to drain.
• To broil: Slip them under a preheated broiler until nicely browned, turning to cook evenly, about 4-5 minute.
• on each side To sauté: Heat a small amount of clarified butter or olive oil, or a combination, in a skillet and sauté the cakes, turning several times, until golden brown, about 8 minute.
• total cooking time.
• Serve at once with tartar sauce on the side.
• Makes 4 servings.