Baked Maryland Lump Crab Cakes

These premium crab cakes are made with large pieces of lump crab meat and very little filler to let the seafood shine. Seasoned with Old Bay and a hint of mustard, they are oven-baked until golden to keep them light and healthy. It is a sophisticated East Coast delicacy that is perfect as an appetizer or a main course.

Prep 10 minCook 30 minTotal 40 minUpdated Jul 3, 202640 minLow CarbKeto Friendly

These premium crab cakes are made with large pieces of lump crab meat and very little filler to let the seafood shine. Seasoned with Old Bay and a hint of mustard, they are oven-baked until golden to keep them light and healthy. It is a sophisticated East Coast delicacy that is perfect as an appetizer or a main course.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Bread Crumb
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tbsp Parsley
  • 1 tsp Mustard Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Butter, melted
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 large egg Cholesterol Egg Product, free
  • 0.08 oz Lump Crab Meat

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. Combine bread crumbs, baking powder, parsley, mustard powder, pepper, and seafood seasoning; set aside. Stir together mayonnaise, butter, Worcestershire, and egg product until smooth. Fold in crab meat, then fold in bread crumb mixture until well blended.
  3. Shape mixture into 12 crab cakes, about 3/4 inch thick, and place onto prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the crab cakes over, and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until nicely browned.

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