United States Dish

Maryland Crab Cake

Also known as: crab cake, crab cakes, Chesapeake crab cake

What is Maryland Crab Cake?

Pan-fried or baked cakes of lump blue crab meat bound with egg, mayo, and Old Bay seasoning. A signature dish of Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay region.

Typical Ingredients

•blue crab meat
•mayonnaise
•egg
•Old Bay seasoning
•breadcrumbs
•Worcestershire sauce
•mustard

Allergen Information

Always confirm with restaurant staff before ordering.

Soy
Sometimes Present
Eggs
Often Present
Fish
Sometimes Present
Dairy
Sometimes Present
Celery
Sometimes Present
Gluten
Often Present
Mustard
Often Present
Shellfish
Often Present

Crab is a crustacean (shellfish). Breadcrumbs add gluten. Egg and mayo are binders. Mustard and Worcestershire (fish) common. Old Bay has celery salt.

Questions to Ask Staff

Important questions to confirm with restaurant staff.

Do the crab cakes contain breadcrumbs?
Is Worcestershire sauce used?
Does Old Bay contain celery?

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