Crab cake

Crab cakes are a popular dish from the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland. They are a mix of crab meat and seasonings. They usually contain bread picked apart in small pieces, mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, beaten egg, paprika and pepper.

Traditionally, crab cakes are fried in vegetable oil. They can be served between saltine crackers or on a roll. A typical size is 1/5 to ¼ lb. Often they are eaten with French fries and a soda or beer.

The earliest recipe found for crab cakes is in Edinburgh in 1849 where they are described as cutlets.

Crab Cake Media

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  Crab cake served on a bun, from a tavern in Maryland

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  Crab cakes topped with greens, served at a London museum

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  Crab cakes with sweet potato fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce, as served at a Massachusetts restaurant