Old Bay® Crab Cakes

In Maryland, crab cakes are as familiar as bread and butter. This classic "from scratch" recipe features fresh lump crabmeat that is sensationally seasoned with OLD BAY®, the choice spice of seafood lovers. (If you’ve never had a crab cake, please do yourself an enormous favor and try one. You’ll see what all the fuss is about.)

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Step 1 - Gather Ingredients

2 slices white bread, crusts removed and crumbled
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons OLD BAY® Seasoning
2 teaspoons McCormick® Parsley Flakes
1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 egg, beaten
1 pound lump crabmeat

Step 2 - Mix and Shape

In a large bowl, mix bread, mayo, OLD BAY, parsley, mustard and egg until well blended. Gently stir in crabmeat. Shape into 4 patties.

Step 3 - Cook'em Up

Broil 10 minutes without turning (to avoid crumbling) or fry until golden brown on both sides.

Step 4 - Final

Sprinkle lovingly and liberally with OLD BAY. Smile. Serve.
TIP: Using OLD BAY® 30% Less Sodium Seasoning saves 83 mg sodium per serving.