Guide Note

crab cakes is American dish containing crab meat, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onions, and seasonings. These ingredients are mixed and formed into patties and fried.

Fast Facts

1. Dates back to colonial days
2. Can be grilled, baked or sauteed
3. Popular in Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay area
4. Can be served as an appetizer or main dish
5. Can be sauteed or fried
6. Blue crab is the crab of choice
7. Also known as crab patties
8. Can be used in a sandwich

• There are two different types of crab cakes, one is the boardwalk style crab cake. This type of crab cake is usually stuffed with filling then breaded, deep fried and served on a bun.

• The restaurant style crab cakes, also known as gourmet crab cakes are made with chunks of crab meat and served as an open faced sandwich.

• For added punch to any recipe add:
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

• Cocktail Sauce
• Tartar Sauce

• Crab Cakes
• Crab
• Crab Dip