Faidley’s Crab Cake Recipe

Learn to make the famous Faidley’s crab cake recipe at home! This Baltimore favorite has been loved by seafood fans for many years.

Faidley’s Seafood makes the best crab cakes using fresh crab meat and simple ingredients.

This recipe gives you sweet crab flavor with light seasoning that tastes amazing.

The secret to this Faidley’s crab cake recipe is using good quality crab meat and being gentle with it.

Unlike other recipes that use lots of breadcrumbs, this one lets the crab taste shine through. Every bite is full of fresh ocean flavor.

When I First Tried It

I first tasted the real Faidley’s crab cake recipe at Baltimore’s Lexington Market. That first bite was incredible! The crab cake was golden, light, and full of pure crab flavor. It was so good that I wanted to learn how to make it myself at home.

Equipment List

• 2 mixing bowls
• Measuring cups
• Non-stick pan
• Wide spatula
• Paper towels

Ingredients List

• 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons oil

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Check crab meat for shells carefully.
2. Put clean crab in large bowl.
3. Keep crab pieces whole if possible.
4. Mix egg and mayonnaise together.
5. Add mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
6. Add Old Bay and pepper.
7. Mix wet ingredients well.
8. Add chives to mixture.
9. Pour over crab meat gently.
10. Add breadcrumbs to crab.
11. Mix everything very carefully.
12. Make six equal patties.
13. Put in fridge for 15 minutes.
14. Heat butter and oil in pan.
15. Cook crab cakes 4 minutes.
16. Flip and cook 3 more minutes.
17. Serve hot and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

1. Use the best crab meat you can buy for this Faidley’s crab cake recipe.
2. Handle crab meat very gently to keep pieces whole.
3. Chill patties before cooking so they stay together.
4. Cook on medium-high heat only.
5. Use real Old Bay seasoning for best taste.

What to Serve With Faidley’s Crab Cake Recipe

Coleslaw – Crispy cabbage salad adds crunch and freshness. Corn Salad – Sweet corn with herbs tastes great with crab. Roasted Vegetables – Simple roasted asparagus works perfectly.

Conclusion

This easy Faidley’s crab cake recipe brings Baltimore’s famous taste to your kitchen. Use good crab meat and handle it gently for the best results.

Follow these simple steps and you’ll make crab cakes just like the famous ones from Baltimore!

John

Faidley’s Crab Cake Recipe

Learn to make the famous Faidley's crab cake recipe at home! This Baltimore favorite has been loved by seafood fans for many years.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 28 minutes mins

Servings: 6 Cakes

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 285

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons oil

Method

 

1. Check crab meat for shells carefully.
2. Put clean crab in large bowl.
3. Keep crab pieces whole if possible.
4. Mix egg and mayonnaise together.
5. Add mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
6. Add Old Bay and pepper.
7. Mix wet ingredients well.
8. Add chives to mixture.
9. Pour over crab meat gently.
10. Add breadcrumbs to crab.
11. Mix everything very carefully.
12. Make six equal patties.
13. Put in fridge for 15 minutes.
14. Heat butter and oil in pan.
15. Cook crab cakes 4 minutes.
16. Flip and cook 3 more minutes.
17. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

1. Use the best crab meat you can buy for this Faidley’s crab cake recipe.
2. Handle crab meat very gently to keep pieces whole.
3. Chill patties before cooking so they stay together.
4. Cook on medium-high heat only.
5. Use real Old Bay seasoning for best taste.