Maryland Blue Crab Cakes

The recipe below is a simple version of a Maryland crab cake.  Crab cakes can be served as a main dish (larger cake size), an appetizer, or a top a bed of leafy greens. The recipe below calls for a specific type of crab: Maryland Blue crab. Maryland blue crab can be purchased from a local fishmonger or at Whole Foods or Central Market. 

What is the difference between blue crab, snow crab, stone crab, and other types of crab? 

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Ingredients: 

1lb of Maryland blue crab: steamed and peeled 

1/3 c of panko bread crumbs

3 green onions chopped

1/4 c of mayo

1 egg

1 tsp of worcestershire sauce

1 tsp of dry mustard (I am very fond of Coleman's Mustard!) 

1/2 lemon- juiced

1/4 tsp garlic powder

dash of cayenne pepper

dash of salt and pepper

Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl until well blended.  Form into desired size of patty and place on a plate.  Place the plate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking.  Place EVO in a pan on medium and heat oil. **You do not want your burner/pan so hot that the oil burns! Remember, oil is a heat conductor!**Place the patties in the pan and cook 2-3  minutes on each side. **Do not flip multiple times! The same principle of cooking applies to scallops and steaks!** Trust me and your meal will come out better. :) 

The salad sits on a bed of Artisan lettuce: Sierra Blend by Fresh Express. I highly recommend this lettuce, I am a little obsessed!