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Classic Chesapeake Bay Crab Cake Sandwich
Embrace the flavors of the Chesapeake Bay with this mouthwatering crab cake sandwich. Made with succulent fresh crab meat and the iconic Old Bay seasoning, each bite will transport you straight to a sunny dockside restaurant. The crab cake, crispy from Panko breadcrumbs and packed with savory notes from Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard, is served on a perfectly toasted bun slathered with a tangy tartar sauce. Topped with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices, this sandwich is a perfect harmony of flavors and textures.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Fresh crab meat
- 1 pound
- Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup
- Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon
- Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon
- Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon
- Egg
- 1, beaten
- Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup
- Butter
- 2 tablespoons
- Buns
- 4, toasted
- Lettuce
- 4 leaves
- Tomato
- 4 slices
- Tartar sauce
- to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Form the mixture into 4 patties, each about 3 inches in diameter. Ensure they are packed tightly to prevent them from falling apart during cooking.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and hot, add the crab cakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
- While the crab cakes are cooking, spread tartar sauce on the toasted buns.
- Once cooked, place a crab cake on each bun. Top with a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato.
- Serve the crab cake sandwiches immediately for the best taste and texture. Enjoy this delightful taste of the Chesapeake Bay!
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 22g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 1100mg • Sugar: 6g
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