Best Crab Cake Recipe

If you bring these succulent morsels to a party, be prepared to divulge the simple recipe.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Yield: 10 patties

Ingredients:
- 1 pound crabmeat
- 1 egg
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/8 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 2 tbs. vegetable oil

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine crab, egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic powder and lemon zest. Make medium-sized patties from mixture. In a large skillet, heat the oil at a medium heat. Add the patties 2 at a time and cook until they’re brown and crispy on both sides.

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Maryland Crab Cake Recipe

This recipe will satisfy even the most persnickety Maryland native's taste buds.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6-8 patties

Ingredients:
- 1 pound of crab meat
- 2 slices of white bread, ripped into pieces with no crusts.
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. ground mustard
- 1½ tbs. milk
- 4 tbs. vegetable oil
- 1 tbs. mayonnaise

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for vegetable oil. Form medium-sized patties once it is thoroughly mixed. In a large skillet, heat the oil on medium heat and add patties 1 or 2 at a time. Cook them for about 4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. Enjoy!