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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (104g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

Calories 149
Calories from Fat 77 (51%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 8.7g 13%
Saturated Fat 4.4g 22%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 515mg 21%
Potassium 262mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 5.5g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 0%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 12.3g 24%

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Classic Old Bay Crab Cakes

Recipe #158809 | 20 min | 10 min prep | add private note

By: Little Bee
Mar 6, 2006

***Update: This is the Crab Cake recipe used for building the Nutty for New England Naughty but Nice Crab Burger for one of the challenges in the Spring 07 Zaar Tour world! I have lived most of my life near the Chesapeake Bay and spent many summers in Maryland as a child. This is the original recipe that was on the back of the Old Bay can. This version contains baking powder which helps make the crab cakes light and fluffy. We have always added a little lemon juice and browned them in butter which I feel really brings out the flavor and absolutely makes these. Try refrigerating the shaped patties 30 minutes to help keep them together when cooking, This is a Summertime favorite of ours served with Corn on the Cob and Coleslaw!

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Break bread into small pieces and moisten with milk. Add remaining ingredients. Shape into patties.
  2. 2
    Refrigerate the patties 30 minutes to help keep them together when frying.
  3. 3
    Fry until golden-brown on both sides.

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From: Chef floWer

On Jul 8, 2007

I made this for Zaar World Tour III - This is my first time making crab cakes, I followed the recipe as written but had to substitute the Old Bay Seasoning with Old Bay Seasoning(Copycat) (it's not available in my region). Used the crab cakes for Nutty for New England Naughty but Nice Crab Burger - Thank you Little Bee

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  • From: Audrey M

    On Aug 24, 2006

    I made these tonight with fresh crab that our local grocery store had buy one get one free. These were great. The only change I made was to broil them for five minutes on each side. Next time, I will try to fry them up. Fantastic! Served with a rice pilaf and fresh garlic green beans.

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    From: Andi of Longmeadow Farm

    On Jun 2, 2007

    This is one great crab cake, I am so glad I got to taste this, as well as make it. Easy to put together, and delicious as well. This recipe for crab cakes sets all apart from the others. The addition of baking powder is terrific, as it gives a wonderful light texture. I will use this recipe from now on. Thanks Little Bee~for one terrific recipe.

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  • From: VA

    On Sep 10, 2006

    Very rich and delicious. This will be my standard crab cake recipe

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