crab cake
Fried crustacean disc
A crab cake is a patty of crabmeat mixed with binders like egg and breadcrumbs, seasoned and fried or baked.
Associated especially with the Chesapeake Bay region, where blue crab is prized: Maryland crab cakes with Old Bay seasoning.
Quality varies widely—the best are mostly crab with minimal filler.
Edible crustacean flesh
- breadcrumbsDried, crushed loaf pieces
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
- Old BayRegional seafood spice blend
- eggReproductive cell in shell
mustard · Worcestershire · panko · parsley · lemon · remoulade · aioli · tartar sauce
Mid-Atlantic tidal estuary
- Old BayRegional seafood spice blend
- BaltimoreMajor Maryland seaport
- AnnapolisMaryland's seat of government
- Ocean CitySeaside resort municipality
soft shell · crabbing · boardwalk · waterman
Cooked in shallow fat
- broiledCooked by radiant heat
- sautéedCooked quickly in fat
- formedGiven definite shape
- boundSecured or destined
golden · crispy · seared · patty · shaped · chilled · breaded · coated
Edible crustacean flesh
- lumpShapeless solid mass
- backfinLarge crab meat pieces
- DungenessCoastal point or crustacean
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
claw meat · picked · sweet · delicate · briny · fresh · pasteurized · canned
Small savory appetizer
- starterInitiator of action
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
- sliderAdjustable interface element
party platter · cocktail hour · tapas · amuse-bouche · small plate · reception · buffet · nibbles
crabmeat
Edible crustacean flesh
- breadcrumbsDried, crushed loaf pieces
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
- Old BayRegional seafood spice blend
egg · mustard · Worcestershire · panko · parsley · lemon · remoulade · aioli · tartar sauce · scallions
Chesapeake Bay
Mid-Atlantic tidal estuary
- Old BayRegional seafood spice blend
- BaltimoreMajor Maryland seaport
- AnnapolisMaryland's seat of government
Ocean City · soft shell · crabbing · boardwalk · waterman
pan-fried
Cooked in shallow fat
bound · golden · crispy · seared · patty · shaped · chilled · breaded · coated · browned
crabmeat
Edible crustacean flesh
shellfish · claw meat · picked · sweet · delicate · briny · fresh · pasteurized · canned · imitation
hors d'oeuvre
Small savory appetizer
- starterInitiator of action
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
slider · party platter · cocktail hour · tapas · amuse-bouche · small plate · reception · buffet · nibbles · antipasto
savory
Appetizing, not sweet
tangy · zesty · buttery · briny · herbed · succulent · flavorful · mouthwatering · delicate · aromatic
- seafoodfish, shrimp, lobster, salmon, tuna
- American foodhamburger, cheeseburger, burger, burgers, hamburgers
- entreessteak, chicken, roast beef, prime rib, filet mignon
- Chesapeake BayChesapeake Bay, watermen, oyster, crabbing, Old Bay
- MarylandAnnapolis, Baltimore, Chesapeake Bay, Old Bay, Baltimore Orioles
- California cuisinesourdough, cioppino, California roll, avocado toast, poke bowl
crab cakefish stick
Breaded seafood rectangle
fish finger · imitation crab · surimi · crab stick · canned tuna
crab cakeveggie burger
Meatless alternative to hamburger
black bean burger · hamburger · beef patty · chicken patty · pork patty